Add 4/42 and 10/25
4/42 + 10/25 is 52/105.
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,
4/42 = 4 × 25/42 × 25 = 100/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
10/25 = 10 × 42/25 × 42 = 420/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1050 + 420/1050 = 100 + 420/1050 = 520/1050 - 520/1050 simplified gives 52/105
- So, 4/42 + 10/25 = 52/105
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