Add 25/42 and 5/9
25/42 + 5/9 is 145/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
25/42 = 25 × 3/42 × 3 = 75/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
75/126 + 70/126 = 75 + 70/126 = 145/126 - So, 25/42 + 5/9 = 145/126
In mixed form: 119/126
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