Add 25/42 and 2/25
25/42 + 2/25 is 709/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
25/42 = 25 × 25/42 × 25 = 625/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
2/25 = 2 × 42/25 × 42 = 84/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
625/1050 + 84/1050 = 625 + 84/1050 = 709/1050 - So, 25/42 + 2/25 = 709/1050
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