Add 25/42 and 42/90
25/42 + 42/90 is 223/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
25/42 = 25 × 15/42 × 15 = 375/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630 - Add the two like fractions:
375/630 + 294/630 = 375 + 294/630 = 669/630 - 669/630 simplified gives 223/210
- So, 25/42 + 42/90 = 223/210
In mixed form: 113/210
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