Add 45/25 and 2/30
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 2/30
45/25 + 2/30 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
45/25 = 45 × 6/25 × 6 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
270/150 + 10/150 = 270 + 10/150 = 280/150 - 280/150 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 45/25 + 2/30 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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