Add 25/27 and 7/42
25/27 + 7/42 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
25/27 = 25 × 14/27 × 14 = 350/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
7/42 = 7 × 9/42 × 9 = 63/378 - Add the two like fractions:
350/378 + 63/378 = 350 + 63/378 = 413/378 - 413/378 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 25/27 + 7/42 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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