Add 42/9 and 4/25, Solve 4 6/9 + 4/25 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 4/25

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 4/25

42/9 + 4/25 is 362/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225
Add the two like fractions:
1050/225 + 36/225 = 1050 + 36/225 = 1086/225
1086/225 simplified gives 362/75
So, 42/9 + 4/25 = 362/75
In mixed form: 462/75

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