Add 5/35 and 25/30
5/35 + 25/30 is 41/42.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 175/210 = 30 + 175/210 = 205/210 - 205/210 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 5/35 + 25/30 = 41/42
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