Add 42/25 and 12/35, Solve 1 17/25 + 12/35 as a fraction

Add 42/25 and 12/35

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 12/35

42/25 + 12/35 is 354/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
42/25 = 42 × 7/25 × 7 = 294/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175
Add the two like fractions:
294/175 + 60/175 = 294 + 60/175 = 354/175
So, 42/25 + 12/35 = 354/175
In mixed form: 24/175

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