Add 42/75 and 25/49
42/75 + 25/49 is 1311/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
42/75 = 42 × 49/75 × 49 = 2058/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
25/49 = 25 × 75/49 × 75 = 1875/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/3675 + 1875/3675 = 2058 + 1875/3675 = 3933/3675 - 3933/3675 simplified gives 1311/1225
- So, 42/75 + 25/49 = 1311/1225
In mixed form: 186/1225
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