Add 25/42 and 36/70
25/42 + 36/70 is 233/210.
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,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
125/210 + 108/210 = 125 + 108/210 = 233/210 - So, 25/42 + 36/70 = 233/210
In mixed form: 123/210
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