Add 9/7 and 25/30
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 25/30
9/7 + 25/30 is 89/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
9/7 = 9 × 30/7 × 30 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 175/210 = 270 + 175/210 = 445/210 - 445/210 simplified gives 89/42
- So, 9/7 + 25/30 = 89/42
In mixed form: 25/42
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