Add 5/25 and 42/49
5/25 + 42/49 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
5/25 = 5 × 49/25 × 49 = 245/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
42/49 = 42 × 25/49 × 25 = 1050/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1225 + 1050/1225 = 245 + 1050/1225 = 1295/1225 - 1295/1225 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 5/25 + 42/49 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/25+42/49 5/25+84/49 5/50+42/49 5/25+42/98 15/25+42/49 5/75+42/49 35/25+42/49