Add 25/56 and 21/30
25/56 + 21/30 is 321/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
25/56 = 25 × 15/56 × 15 = 375/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
21/30 = 21 × 28/30 × 28 = 588/840 - Add the two like fractions:
375/840 + 588/840 = 375 + 588/840 = 963/840 - 963/840 simplified gives 321/280
- So, 25/56 + 21/30 = 321/280
In mixed form: 141/280
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