Add 9/30 and 12/25
9/30 + 12/25 is 39/50.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
45/150 + 72/150 = 45 + 72/150 = 117/150 - 117/150 simplified gives 39/50
- So, 9/30 + 12/25 = 39/50
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