Add 25/14 and 40/30, Solve 1 11/14 + 1 10/30 as a fraction

Add 25/14 and 40/30

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

25/14 + 40/30 is 131/42.

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,
40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
Add the two like fractions:
375/210 + 280/210 = 375 + 280/210 = 655/210
655/210 simplified gives 131/42
So, 25/14 + 40/30 = 131/42
In mixed form: 35/42

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