Add 7/42 and 4/25
7/42 + 4/25 is 49/150.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 42/25 × 42 = 168/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1050 + 168/1050 = 175 + 168/1050 = 343/1050 - 343/1050 simplified gives 49/150
- So, 7/42 + 4/25 = 49/150
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