Add 30/25 and 15/84
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 15/84
30/25 + 15/84 is 193/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
30/25 = 30 × 84/25 × 84 = 2520/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/2100 + 375/2100 = 2520 + 375/2100 = 2895/2100 - 2895/2100 simplified gives 193/140
- So, 30/25 + 15/84 = 193/140
In mixed form: 153/140
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