Add 32/30 and 18/25
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 18/25
32/30 + 18/25 is 134/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
18/25 = 18 × 6/25 × 6 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
160/150 + 108/150 = 160 + 108/150 = 268/150 - 268/150 simplified gives 134/75
- So, 32/30 + 18/25 = 134/75
In mixed form: 159/75
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