Add 36/30 and 2/25
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 2/25
36/30 + 2/25 is 32/25.
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,
36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 12/150 = 180 + 12/150 = 192/150 - 192/150 simplified gives 32/25
- So, 36/30 + 2/25 = 32/25
In mixed form: 17/25
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