Add 5/25 and 1/30
5/25 + 1/30 is 7/30.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 5/150 = 30 + 5/150 = 35/150 - 35/150 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 5/25 + 1/30 = 7/30
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