Add 6/25 and 28/42
6/25 + 28/42 is 68/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
6/25 = 6 × 42/25 × 42 = 252/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
28/42 = 28 × 25/42 × 25 = 700/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1050 + 700/1050 = 252 + 700/1050 = 952/1050 - 952/1050 simplified gives 68/75
- So, 6/25 + 28/42 = 68/75
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