Add 25/30 and 12/21
25/30 + 12/21 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
12/21 = 12 × 10/21 × 10 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
175/210 + 120/210 = 175 + 120/210 = 295/210 - 295/210 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 25/30 + 12/21 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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