Add 25/49 and 20/30
25/49 + 20/30 is 173/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
25/49 = 25 × 30/49 × 30 = 750/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
20/30 = 20 × 49/30 × 49 = 980/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1470 + 980/1470 = 750 + 980/1470 = 1730/1470 - 1730/1470 simplified gives 173/147
- So, 25/49 + 20/30 = 173/147
In mixed form: 126/147
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