Add 42/30 and 63/25
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2 13/25
42/30 + 63/25 is 98/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150 - Add the two like fractions:
210/150 + 378/150 = 210 + 378/150 = 588/150 - 588/150 simplified gives 98/25
- So, 42/30 + 63/25 = 98/25
In mixed form: 323/25
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/30+63/25 42/60+63/25 42/30+63/50 42/90+63/25 42/30+63/75