Add 25/35 and 30/6
1st number: 25/35, 2nd number: 5 0/6
25/35 + 30/6 is 40/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
25/35 = 25 × 6/35 × 6 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
30/6 = 30 × 35/6 × 35 = 1050/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 1050/210 = 150 + 1050/210 = 1200/210 - 1200/210 simplified gives 40/7
- So, 25/35 + 30/6 = 40/7
In mixed form: 55/7
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