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Add 1/2 and 25/42

1/2 + 25/42 is 23/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    1/2 = 1 × 21/2 × 21 = 21/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    25/42 = 25 × 1/42 × 1 = 25/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/42 + 25/42 = 21 + 25/42 = 46/42
  5. 46/42 simplified gives 23/21
  6. So, 1/2 + 25/42 = 23/21
    In mixed form: 12/21

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