Add 2/3 and 42/25
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 17/25
2/3 + 42/25 is 176/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
2/3 = 2 × 25/3 × 25 = 50/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
42/25 = 42 × 3/25 × 3 = 126/75 - Add the two like fractions:
50/75 + 126/75 = 50 + 126/75 = 176/75 - So, 2/3 + 42/25 = 176/75
In mixed form: 226/75
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