Add 25/30 and 40/42
25/30 + 40/42 is 25/14.
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,
40/42 = 40 × 5/42 × 5 = 200/210 - Add the two like fractions:
175/210 + 200/210 = 175 + 200/210 = 375/210 - 375/210 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 25/30 + 40/42 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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