Add 42/25 and 16/14
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 1 2/14
42/25 + 16/14 is 494/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
16/14 = 16 × 25/14 × 25 = 400/350 - Add the two like fractions:
588/350 + 400/350 = 588 + 400/350 = 988/350 - 988/350 simplified gives 494/175
- So, 42/25 + 16/14 = 494/175
In mixed form: 2144/175
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