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Add 30/6 and 35/25

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1 10/25

30/6 + 35/25 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/150 + 210/150 = 750 + 210/150 = 960/150
  5. 960/150 simplified gives 32/5
  6. So, 30/6 + 35/25 = 32/5
    In mixed form: 62/5

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