Add 42/15 and 4/25
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 4/25
42/15 + 4/25 is 74/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
42/15 = 42 × 5/15 × 5 = 210/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
4/25 = 4 × 3/25 × 3 = 12/75 - Add the two like fractions:
210/75 + 12/75 = 210 + 12/75 = 222/75 - 222/75 simplified gives 74/25
- So, 42/15 + 4/25 = 74/25
In mixed form: 224/25
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