Add 5/30 and 8/25
5/30 + 8/25 is 73/150.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150 - Add the two like fractions:
25/150 + 48/150 = 25 + 48/150 = 73/150 - So, 5/30 + 8/25 = 73/150
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