Add 30/35 and 25/30
30/35 + 25/30 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 175/210 = 180 + 175/210 = 355/210 - 355/210 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 30/35 + 25/30 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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