Add 81/25 and 2/30
1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 2/30
81/25 + 2/30 is 248/75.
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,
81/25 = 81 × 6/25 × 6 = 486/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
486/150 + 10/150 = 486 + 10/150 = 496/150 - 496/150 simplified gives 248/75
- So, 81/25 + 2/30 = 248/75
In mixed form: 323/75
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