Add 25/60 and 42/56
25/60 + 42/56 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
25/60 = 25 × 14/60 × 14 = 350/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840 - Add the two like fractions:
350/840 + 630/840 = 350 + 630/840 = 980/840 - 980/840 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 25/60 + 42/56 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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