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Add 8/25 and 3/42

8/25 + 3/42 is 137/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    8/25 = 8 × 42/25 × 42 = 336/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    3/42 = 3 × 25/42 × 25 = 75/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/1050 + 75/1050 = 336 + 75/1050 = 411/1050
  5. 411/1050 simplified gives 137/350
  6. So, 8/25 + 3/42 = 137/350

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