Add 25/60 and 42/49
25/60 + 42/49 is 107/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
25/60 = 25 × 49/60 × 49 = 1225/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
42/49 = 42 × 60/49 × 60 = 2520/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2940 + 2520/2940 = 1225 + 2520/2940 = 3745/2940 - 3745/2940 simplified gives 107/84
- So, 25/60 + 42/49 = 107/84
In mixed form: 123/84
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