Add 25/7 and 5/30
1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 5/30
25/7 + 5/30 is 157/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
25/7 = 25 × 30/7 × 30 = 750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
750/210 + 35/210 = 750 + 35/210 = 785/210 - 785/210 simplified gives 157/42
- So, 25/7 + 5/30 = 157/42
In mixed form: 331/42
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