Add 4/3 and 42/25
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1 17/25
4/3 + 42/25 is 226/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
4/3 = 4 × 25/3 × 25 = 100/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
42/25 = 42 × 3/25 × 3 = 126/75 - Add the two like fractions:
100/75 + 126/75 = 100 + 126/75 = 226/75 - So, 4/3 + 42/25 = 226/75
In mixed form: 31/75
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