Add 90/25 and 16/30
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 16/30
90/25 + 16/30 is 62/15.
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,
90/25 = 90 × 6/25 × 6 = 540/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
540/150 + 80/150 = 540 + 80/150 = 620/150 - 620/150 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 90/25 + 16/30 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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