Add 32/25 and 10/42
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 10/42
32/25 + 10/42 is 797/525.
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,
32/25 = 32 × 42/25 × 42 = 1344/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1050 + 250/1050 = 1344 + 250/1050 = 1594/1050 - 1594/1050 simplified gives 797/525
- So, 32/25 + 10/42 = 797/525
In mixed form: 1272/525
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