Add 8/30 and 20/25
8/30 + 20/25 is 16/15.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
20/25 = 20 × 6/25 × 6 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 120/150 = 40 + 120/150 = 160/150 - 160/150 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 8/30 + 20/25 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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