Add 25/42 and 10/27
25/42 + 10/27 is 365/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
25/42 = 25 × 9/42 × 9 = 225/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
10/27 = 10 × 14/27 × 14 = 140/378 - Add the two like fractions:
225/378 + 140/378 = 225 + 140/378 = 365/378 - So, 25/42 + 10/27 = 365/378
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