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Add 25/30 and 42/56

25/30 + 42/56 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    25/30 = 25 × 28/30 × 28 = 700/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/840 + 630/840 = 700 + 630/840 = 1330/840
  5. 1330/840 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 25/30 + 42/56 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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