Add 15/42 and 14/25
15/42 + 14/25 is 321/350.
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,
15/42 = 15 × 25/42 × 25 = 375/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
14/25 = 14 × 42/25 × 42 = 588/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
375/1050 + 588/1050 = 375 + 588/1050 = 963/1050 - 963/1050 simplified gives 321/350
- So, 15/42 + 14/25 = 321/350
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