Add 30/25 and 30/42
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 30/42
30/25 + 30/42 is 67/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
30/25 = 30 × 42/25 × 42 = 1260/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
30/42 = 30 × 25/42 × 25 = 750/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1050 + 750/1050 = 1260 + 750/1050 = 2010/1050 - 2010/1050 simplified gives 67/35
- So, 30/25 + 30/42 = 67/35
In mixed form: 132/35
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