Add 5/30 and 25/7, Solve 5/30 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 5/30 and 25/7

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

5/30 + 25/7 is 157/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 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 7 × 30 = 210,
25/7 = 25 × 30/7 × 30 = 750/210
Add the two like fractions:
35/210 + 750/210 = 35 + 750/210 = 785/210
785/210 simplified gives 157/42
So, 5/30 + 25/7 = 157/42
In mixed form: 331/42

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