Add 25/30 and 6/7
25/30 + 6/7 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 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 7 × 30 = 210,
6/7 = 6 × 30/7 × 30 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
175/210 + 180/210 = 175 + 180/210 = 355/210 - 355/210 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 25/30 + 6/7 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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