Add 8/25 and 36/42
8/25 + 36/42 is 206/175.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 42/25 × 42 = 336/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
36/42 = 36 × 25/42 × 25 = 900/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1050 + 900/1050 = 336 + 900/1050 = 1236/1050 - 1236/1050 simplified gives 206/175
- So, 8/25 + 36/42 = 206/175
In mixed form: 131/175
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