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Add 15/25 and 6/42

15/25 + 6/42 is 26/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    15/25 = 15 × 42/25 × 42 = 630/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1050 + 150/1050 = 630 + 150/1050 = 780/1050
  5. 780/1050 simplified gives 26/35
  6. So, 15/25 + 6/42 = 26/35

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