Add 25/45 and 10/42
25/45 + 10/42 is 50/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
25/45 = 25 × 14/45 × 14 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
10/42 = 10 × 15/42 × 15 = 150/630 - Add the two like fractions:
350/630 + 150/630 = 350 + 150/630 = 500/630 - 500/630 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 25/45 + 10/42 = 50/63
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