Add 25/35 and 3/42
25/35 + 3/42 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
25/35 = 25 × 6/35 × 6 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 15/210 = 150 + 15/210 = 165/210 - 165/210 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 25/35 + 3/42 = 11/14
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