Add 80/18 and 25/30
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 25/30
80/18 + 25/30 is 95/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
25/30 = 25 × 3/30 × 3 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 75/90 = 400 + 75/90 = 475/90 - 475/90 simplified gives 95/18
- So, 80/18 + 25/30 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18
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