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Add 25/42 and 4/72

25/42 + 4/72 is 41/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
    25/42 = 25 × 12/42 × 12 = 300/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/504 + 28/504 = 300 + 28/504 = 328/504
  5. 328/504 simplified gives 41/63
  6. So, 25/42 + 4/72 = 41/63

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