Add 25/42 and 4/8
25/42 + 4/8 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 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 8 × 21 = 168,
4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
100/168 + 84/168 = 100 + 84/168 = 184/168 - 184/168 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 25/42 + 4/8 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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