Add 25/42 and 50/63
25/42 + 50/63 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 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 63 × 2 = 126,
50/63 = 50 × 2/63 × 2 = 100/126 - Add the two like fractions:
75/126 + 100/126 = 75 + 100/126 = 175/126 - 175/126 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 25/42 + 50/63 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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