Add 25/15 and 2/42, Solve 1 10/15 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 25/15 and 2/42

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 2/42

25/15 + 2/42 is 12/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
25/15 = 25 × 14/15 × 14 = 350/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 10/210 = 350 + 10/210 = 360/210
360/210 simplified gives 12/7
So, 25/15 + 2/42 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7

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