Add 32/42 and 4/25
32/42 + 4/25 is 484/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
32/42 = 32 × 25/42 × 25 = 800/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
4/25 = 4 × 42/25 × 42 = 168/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1050 + 168/1050 = 800 + 168/1050 = 968/1050 - 968/1050 simplified gives 484/525
- So, 32/42 + 4/25 = 484/525
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