Add 30/32 and 20/25
30/32 + 20/25 is 139/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
30/32 = 30 × 25/32 × 25 = 750/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
20/25 = 20 × 32/25 × 32 = 640/800 - Add the two like fractions:
750/800 + 640/800 = 750 + 640/800 = 1390/800 - 1390/800 simplified gives 139/80
- So, 30/32 + 20/25 = 139/80
In mixed form: 159/80
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