Add 25/28 and 8/42
25/28 + 8/42 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
8/42 = 8 × 2/42 × 2 = 16/84 - Add the two like fractions:
75/84 + 16/84 = 75 + 16/84 = 91/84 - 91/84 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 25/28 + 8/42 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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