Add 30/9 and 16/25
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 16/25
30/9 + 16/25 is 298/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
30/9 = 30 × 25/9 × 25 = 750/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225 - Add the two like fractions:
750/225 + 144/225 = 750 + 144/225 = 894/225 - 894/225 simplified gives 298/75
- So, 30/9 + 16/25 = 298/75
In mixed form: 373/75
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