Add 30/36 and 21/25
30/36 + 21/25 is 251/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
21/25 = 21 × 36/25 × 36 = 756/900 - Add the two like fractions:
750/900 + 756/900 = 750 + 756/900 = 1506/900 - 1506/900 simplified gives 251/150
- So, 30/36 + 21/25 = 251/150
In mixed form: 1101/150
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