Add 25/35 and 7/42
25/35 + 7/42 is 37/42.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 35/210 = 150 + 35/210 = 185/210 - 185/210 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 25/35 + 7/42 = 37/42
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