Add 32/42 and 35/25
1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 1 10/25
32/42 + 35/25 is 227/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
32/42 = 32 × 25/42 × 25 = 800/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
35/25 = 35 × 42/25 × 42 = 1470/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1050 + 1470/1050 = 800 + 1470/1050 = 2270/1050 - 2270/1050 simplified gives 227/105
- So, 32/42 + 35/25 = 227/105
In mixed form: 217/105
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