Add 25/70 and 42/54
25/70 + 42/54 is 143/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
25/70 = 25 × 27/70 × 27 = 675/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
42/54 = 42 × 35/54 × 35 = 1470/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1890 + 1470/1890 = 675 + 1470/1890 = 2145/1890 - 2145/1890 simplified gives 143/126
- So, 25/70 + 42/54 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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