Add 5/25 and 5/6
5/25 + 5/6 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 125/150 = 30 + 125/150 = 155/150 - 155/150 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 5/25 + 5/6 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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