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Add 42/15 and 49/25

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 24/25

42/15 + 49/25 is 119/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    42/15 = 42 × 5/15 × 5 = 210/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    49/25 = 49 × 3/25 × 3 = 147/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/75 + 147/75 = 210 + 147/75 = 357/75
  5. 357/75 simplified gives 119/25
  6. So, 42/15 + 49/25 = 119/25
    In mixed form: 419/25

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