Add 4/42 and 20/25
4/42 + 20/25 is 94/105.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 42/25 × 42 = 840/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1050 + 840/1050 = 100 + 840/1050 = 940/1050 - 940/1050 simplified gives 94/105
- So, 4/42 + 20/25 = 94/105
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