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Add 25/30 and 10/42

25/30 + 10/42 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/210 + 50/210 = 175 + 50/210 = 225/210
  5. 225/210 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 25/30 + 10/42 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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