Add 25/30 and 54/84
25/30 + 54/84 is 31/21.
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,
54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 270/420 = 350 + 270/420 = 620/420 - 620/420 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 25/30 + 54/84 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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