Add 25/30 and 5/49
25/30 + 5/49 is 275/294.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 30/49 × 30 = 150/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1470 + 150/1470 = 1225 + 150/1470 = 1375/1470 - 1375/1470 simplified gives 275/294
- So, 25/30 + 5/49 = 275/294
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