Add 25/42 and 30/56
25/42 + 30/56 is 95/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
25/42 = 25 × 4/42 × 4 = 100/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
100/168 + 90/168 = 100 + 90/168 = 190/168 - 190/168 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 25/42 + 30/56 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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