Add 30/25 and 6/81
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 6/81
30/25 + 6/81 is 172/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
30/25 = 30 × 81/25 × 81 = 2430/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
6/81 = 6 × 25/81 × 25 = 150/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/2025 + 150/2025 = 2430 + 150/2025 = 2580/2025 - 2580/2025 simplified gives 172/135
- So, 30/25 + 6/81 = 172/135
In mixed form: 137/135
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