Add 80/30 and 6/25
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 6/25
80/30 + 6/25 is 218/75.
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,
80/30 = 80 × 5/30 × 5 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 36/150 = 400 + 36/150 = 436/150 - 436/150 simplified gives 218/75
- So, 80/30 + 6/25 = 218/75
In mixed form: 268/75
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