Add 25/72 and 42/49
25/72 + 42/49 is 607/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
25/72 = 25 × 49/72 × 49 = 1225/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
42/49 = 42 × 72/49 × 72 = 3024/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/3528 + 3024/3528 = 1225 + 3024/3528 = 4249/3528 - 4249/3528 simplified gives 607/504
- So, 25/72 + 42/49 = 607/504
In mixed form: 1103/504
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