Add 14/25 and 27/42
14/25 + 27/42 is 421/350.
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,
14/25 = 14 × 42/25 × 42 = 588/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
27/42 = 27 × 25/42 × 25 = 675/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
588/1050 + 675/1050 = 588 + 675/1050 = 1263/1050 - 1263/1050 simplified gives 421/350
- So, 14/25 + 27/42 = 421/350
In mixed form: 171/350
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