Add 1/25 and 4/42
1/25 + 4/42 is 71/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
1/25 = 1 × 42/25 × 42 = 42/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
4/42 = 4 × 25/42 × 25 = 100/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
42/1050 + 100/1050 = 42 + 100/1050 = 142/1050 - 142/1050 simplified gives 71/525
- So, 1/25 + 4/42 = 71/525
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