Add 7/30 and 21/25
7/30 + 21/25 is 161/150.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
35/150 + 126/150 = 35 + 126/150 = 161/150 - So, 7/30 + 21/25 = 161/150
In mixed form: 111/150
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