Add 25/42 and 12/21
25/42 + 12/21 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
25/42 = 25 × 1/42 × 1 = 25/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42 - Add the two like fractions:
25/42 + 24/42 = 25 + 24/42 = 49/42 - 49/42 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 25/42 + 12/21 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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