Add 30/25 and 3/7, Solve 1 5/25 + 3/7 as a fraction

Add 30/25 and 3/7

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 3/7

30/25 + 3/7 is 57/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
30/25 = 30 × 7/25 × 7 = 210/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
3/7 = 3 × 25/7 × 25 = 75/175
Add the two like fractions:
210/175 + 75/175 = 210 + 75/175 = 285/175
285/175 simplified gives 57/35
So, 30/25 + 3/7 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35

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