Add 25/30 and 15/49
25/30 + 15/49 is 335/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
25/30 = 25 × 49/30 × 49 = 1225/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
15/49 = 15 × 30/49 × 30 = 450/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1470 + 450/1470 = 1225 + 450/1470 = 1675/1470 - 1675/1470 simplified gives 335/294
- So, 25/30 + 15/49 = 335/294
In mixed form: 141/294
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