Add 3/8 and 25/42
3/8 + 25/42 is 163/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
25/42 = 25 × 4/42 × 4 = 100/168 - Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 100/168 = 63 + 100/168 = 163/168 - So, 3/8 + 25/42 = 163/168
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