Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 50/30 and 20/25

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 20/25

50/30 + 20/25 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    20/25 = 20 × 6/25 × 6 = 120/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/150 + 120/150 = 250 + 120/150 = 370/150
  5. 370/150 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 50/30 + 20/25 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com