Add 25/30 and 7/49
25/30 + 7/49 is 41/42.
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,
7/49 = 7 × 30/49 × 30 = 210/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1470 + 210/1470 = 1225 + 210/1470 = 1435/1470 - 1435/1470 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 25/30 + 7/49 = 41/42
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