Add 25/30 and 21/35
25/30 + 21/35 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
175/210 + 126/210 = 175 + 126/210 = 301/210 - 301/210 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 25/30 + 21/35 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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