Add 8/25 and 7/42
8/25 + 7/42 is 73/150.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 25/42 × 25 = 175/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1050 + 175/1050 = 336 + 175/1050 = 511/1050 - 511/1050 simplified gives 73/150
- So, 8/25 + 7/42 = 73/150
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