Add 25/42 and 10/12
25/42 + 10/12 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
25/42 = 25 × 2/42 × 2 = 50/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
50/84 + 70/84 = 50 + 70/84 = 120/84 - 120/84 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 25/42 + 10/12 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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