Add 30/25 and 3/50
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 3/50
30/25 + 3/50 is 63/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
30/25 = 30 × 2/25 × 2 = 60/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50 - Add the two like fractions:
60/50 + 3/50 = 60 + 3/50 = 63/50 - So, 30/25 + 3/50 = 63/50
In mixed form: 113/50
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