Add 25/30 and 9/14
25/30 + 9/14 is 31/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 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 14 × 15 = 210,
9/14 = 9 × 15/14 × 15 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
175/210 + 135/210 = 175 + 135/210 = 310/210 - 310/210 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 25/30 + 9/14 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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