Add 45/30 and 4/25
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 4/25
45/30 + 4/25 is 83/50.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
4/25 = 4 × 6/25 × 6 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 24/150 = 225 + 24/150 = 249/150 - 249/150 simplified gives 83/50
- So, 45/30 + 4/25 = 83/50
In mixed form: 133/50
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