Add 30/25 and 20/28
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 20/28
30/25 + 20/28 is 67/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
20/28 = 20 × 25/28 × 25 = 500/700 - Add the two like fractions:
840/700 + 500/700 = 840 + 500/700 = 1340/700 - 1340/700 simplified gives 67/35
- So, 30/25 + 20/28 = 67/35
In mixed form: 132/35
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