Add 56/6 and 30/25
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 1 5/25
56/6 + 30/25 is 158/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
30/25 = 30 × 6/25 × 6 = 180/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/150 + 180/150 = 1400 + 180/150 = 1580/150 - 1580/150 simplified gives 158/15
- So, 56/6 + 30/25 = 158/15
In mixed form: 108/15
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