Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 32/30 and 1/25

1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 1/25

32/30 + 1/25 is 83/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/150 + 6/150 = 160 + 6/150 = 166/150
  5. 166/150 simplified gives 83/75
  6. So, 32/30 + 1/25 = 83/75
    In mixed form: 18/75

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com