Add 8/25 and 40/42
8/25 + 40/42 is 668/525.
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,
40/42 = 40 × 25/42 × 25 = 1000/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1050 + 1000/1050 = 336 + 1000/1050 = 1336/1050 - 1336/1050 simplified gives 668/525
- So, 8/25 + 40/42 = 668/525
In mixed form: 1143/525
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