Add 80/25 and 36/30
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 1 6/30
80/25 + 36/30 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
80/25 = 80 × 6/25 × 6 = 480/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150 - Add the two like fractions:
480/150 + 180/150 = 480 + 180/150 = 660/150 - 660/150 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 80/25 + 36/30 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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