Add 30/25 and 49/6
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 8 1/6
30/25 + 49/6 is 281/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 1225/150 = 180 + 1225/150 = 1405/150 - 1405/150 simplified gives 281/30
- So, 30/25 + 49/6 = 281/30
In mixed form: 911/30
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