Add 30/25 and 40/35
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 5/35
30/25 + 40/35 is 82/35.
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,
40/35 = 40 × 5/35 × 5 = 200/175 - Add the two like fractions:
210/175 + 200/175 = 210 + 200/175 = 410/175 - 410/175 simplified gives 82/35
- So, 30/25 + 40/35 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35
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