Add 56/30 and 3/25
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 3/25
56/30 + 3/25 is 149/75.
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,
56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
280/150 + 18/150 = 280 + 18/150 = 298/150 - 298/150 simplified gives 149/75
- So, 56/30 + 3/25 = 149/75
In mixed form: 174/75
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