Add 30/9 and 30/25, Solve 3 3/9 + 1 5/25 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 30/25

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

30/9 + 30/25 is 68/15.

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,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225
Add the two like fractions:
750/225 + 270/225 = 750 + 270/225 = 1020/225
1020/225 simplified gives 68/15
So, 30/9 + 30/25 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15

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