Add 25/14 and 20/30
1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 20/30
25/14 + 20/30 is 103/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
25/14 = 25 × 15/14 × 15 = 375/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
375/210 + 140/210 = 375 + 140/210 = 515/210 - 515/210 simplified gives 103/42
- So, 25/14 + 20/30 = 103/42
In mixed form: 219/42
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