Add 5/30 and 15/35
5/30 + 15/35 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
35/210 + 90/210 = 35 + 90/210 = 125/210 - 125/210 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 5/30 + 15/35 = 25/42
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