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Add 42/21 and 1/25

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 1/25

42/21 + 1/25 is 51/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    42/21 = 42 × 25/21 × 25 = 1050/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    1/25 = 1 × 21/25 × 21 = 21/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/525 + 21/525 = 1050 + 21/525 = 1071/525
  5. 1071/525 simplified gives 51/25
  6. So, 42/21 + 1/25 = 51/25
    In mixed form: 21/25

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