Add 8/14 and 25/30
8/14 + 25/30 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 175/210 = 120 + 175/210 = 295/210 - 295/210 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 8/14 + 25/30 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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