Add 42/14 and 10/25
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 10/25
42/14 + 10/25 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
42/14 = 42 × 25/14 × 25 = 1050/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/350 + 140/350 = 1050 + 140/350 = 1190/350 - 1190/350 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 42/14 + 10/25 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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