Add 28/25 and 9/42, Solve 1 3/25 + 9/42 as a fraction

Add 28/25 and 9/42

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 9/42

28/25 + 9/42 is 467/350.

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,
28/25 = 28 × 42/25 × 42 = 1176/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
9/42 = 9 × 25/42 × 25 = 225/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1176/1050 + 225/1050 = 1176 + 225/1050 = 1401/1050
1401/1050 simplified gives 467/350
So, 28/25 + 9/42 = 467/350
In mixed form: 1117/350

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