Add 30/25 and 4/21
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 4/21
30/25 + 4/21 is 146/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
30/25 = 30 × 21/25 × 21 = 630/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
4/21 = 4 × 25/21 × 25 = 100/525 - Add the two like fractions:
630/525 + 100/525 = 630 + 100/525 = 730/525 - 730/525 simplified gives 146/105
- So, 30/25 + 4/21 = 146/105
In mixed form: 141/105
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