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Add 63/25 and 15/30

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 15/30

63/25 + 15/30 is 151/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/150 + 75/150 = 378 + 75/150 = 453/150
  5. 453/150 simplified gives 151/50
  6. So, 63/25 + 15/30 = 151/50
    In mixed form: 31/50

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