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Add 42/25 and 2/20

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 2/20

42/25 + 2/20 is 89/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    42/25 = 42 × 4/25 × 4 = 168/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/100 + 10/100 = 168 + 10/100 = 178/100
  5. 178/100 simplified gives 89/50
  6. So, 42/25 + 2/20 = 89/50
    In mixed form: 139/50

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