Add 35/30 and 12/25
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 12/25
35/30 + 12/25 is 247/150.
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,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
175/150 + 72/150 = 175 + 72/150 = 247/150 - So, 35/30 + 12/25 = 247/150
In mixed form: 197/150
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