Add 30/25 and 7/14
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 7/14
30/25 + 7/14 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 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 14 × 25 = 350,
7/14 = 7 × 25/14 × 25 = 175/350 - Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 175/350 = 420 + 175/350 = 595/350 - 595/350 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 30/25 + 7/14 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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