Add 30/42 and 50/25, Solve 30/42 + 2 0/25 as a fraction

Add 30/42 and 50/25

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

30/42 + 50/25 is 19/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
30/42 = 30 × 25/42 × 25 = 750/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
50/25 = 50 × 42/25 × 42 = 2100/1050
Add the two like fractions:
750/1050 + 2100/1050 = 750 + 2100/1050 = 2850/1050
2850/1050 simplified gives 19/7
So, 30/42 + 50/25 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7

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