Add 25/42 and 27/70
25/42 + 27/70 is 103/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Add the two like fractions:
125/210 + 81/210 = 125 + 81/210 = 206/210 - 206/210 simplified gives 103/105
- So, 25/42 + 27/70 = 103/105
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