Add 60/25 and 15/30
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 15/30
60/25 + 15/30 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 75/150 = 360 + 75/150 = 435/150 - 435/150 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 60/25 + 15/30 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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