Add 4/25 and 42/70
4/25 + 42/70 is 19/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
56/350 + 210/350 = 56 + 210/350 = 266/350 - 266/350 simplified gives 19/25
- So, 4/25 + 42/70 = 19/25
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