Add 25/30 and 5/84
25/30 + 5/84 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
25/30 = 25 × 14/30 × 14 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 25/420 = 350 + 25/420 = 375/420 - 375/420 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 25/30 + 5/84 = 25/28
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