Add 9/25 and 10/42
9/25 + 10/42 is 314/525.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 42/25 × 42 = 378/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
378/1050 + 250/1050 = 378 + 250/1050 = 628/1050 - 628/1050 simplified gives 314/525
- So, 9/25 + 10/42 = 314/525
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