Add 30/25 and 30/70
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 30/70
30/25 + 30/70 is 57/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350 - Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 150/350 = 420 + 150/350 = 570/350 - 570/350 simplified gives 57/35
- So, 30/25 + 30/70 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35
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