Add 8/25 and 6/42
8/25 + 6/42 is 81/175.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1050 + 150/1050 = 336 + 150/1050 = 486/1050 - 486/1050 simplified gives 81/175
- So, 8/25 + 6/42 = 81/175
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