Add 25/30 and 10/28
25/30 + 10/28 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
25/30 = 25 × 14/30 × 14 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 150/420 = 350 + 150/420 = 500/420 - 500/420 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 25/30 + 10/28 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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