Add 25/42 and 2/28
25/42 + 2/28 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Add the two like fractions:
50/84 + 6/84 = 50 + 6/84 = 56/84 - 56/84 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 25/42 + 2/28 = 2/3
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