Add 25/64 and 42/75
25/64 + 42/75 is 1521/1600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
25/64 = 25 × 75/64 × 75 = 1875/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
42/75 = 42 × 64/75 × 64 = 2688/4800 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/4800 + 2688/4800 = 1875 + 2688/4800 = 4563/4800 - 4563/4800 simplified gives 1521/1600
- So, 25/64 + 42/75 = 1521/1600
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