Add 25/30 and 4/42
25/30 + 4/42 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Add the two like fractions:
175/210 + 20/210 = 175 + 20/210 = 195/210 - 195/210 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 25/30 + 4/42 = 13/14
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