Add 7/42 and 15/25
7/42 + 15/25 is 23/30.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 25/42 × 25 = 175/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
15/25 = 15 × 42/25 × 42 = 630/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1050 + 630/1050 = 175 + 630/1050 = 805/1050 - 805/1050 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 7/42 + 15/25 = 23/30
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