Add 30/25 and 7/18
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 7/18
30/25 + 7/18 is 143/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
30/25 = 30 × 18/25 × 18 = 540/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450 - Add the two like fractions:
540/450 + 175/450 = 540 + 175/450 = 715/450 - 715/450 simplified gives 143/90
- So, 30/25 + 7/18 = 143/90
In mixed form: 153/90
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