Add 30/14 and 16/25
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 16/25
30/14 + 16/25 is 487/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350 - Add the two like fractions:
750/350 + 224/350 = 750 + 224/350 = 974/350 - 974/350 simplified gives 487/175
- So, 30/14 + 16/25 = 487/175
In mixed form: 2137/175
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