Add 25/42 and 50/70
25/42 + 50/70 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
125/210 + 150/210 = 125 + 150/210 = 275/210 - 275/210 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 25/42 + 50/70 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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