Add 25/4 and 42/49
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 42/49
25/4 + 42/49 is 199/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
25/4 = 25 × 49/4 × 49 = 1225/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
42/49 = 42 × 4/49 × 4 = 168/196 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/196 + 168/196 = 1225 + 168/196 = 1393/196 - 1393/196 simplified gives 199/28
- So, 25/4 + 42/49 = 199/28
In mixed form: 73/28
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