Add 36/25 and 16/42, Solve 1 11/25 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 36/25 and 16/42

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 16/42

36/25 + 16/42 is 956/525.

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,
36/25 = 36 × 42/25 × 42 = 1512/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
16/42 = 16 × 25/42 × 25 = 400/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1512/1050 + 400/1050 = 1512 + 400/1050 = 1912/1050
1912/1050 simplified gives 956/525
So, 36/25 + 16/42 = 956/525
In mixed form: 1431/525

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