Add 75/30 and 1/25
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 1/25
75/30 + 1/25 is 127/50.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 6/150 = 375 + 6/150 = 381/150 - 381/150 simplified gives 127/50
- So, 75/30 + 1/25 = 127/50
In mixed form: 227/50
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