Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 8/30 and 2/25

8/30 + 2/25 is 26/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/150 + 12/150 = 40 + 12/150 = 52/150
  5. 52/150 simplified gives 26/75
  6. So, 8/30 + 2/25 = 26/75

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com