Add 30/25 and 30/35
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 30/35
30/25 + 30/35 is 72/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 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 35 × 5 = 175,
30/35 = 30 × 5/35 × 5 = 150/175 - Add the two like fractions:
210/175 + 150/175 = 210 + 150/175 = 360/175 - 360/175 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 30/25 + 30/35 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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