Add 42/25 and 2/28
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 2/28
42/25 + 2/28 is 613/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
42/25 = 42 × 28/25 × 28 = 1176/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/700 + 50/700 = 1176 + 50/700 = 1226/700 - 1226/700 simplified gives 613/350
- So, 42/25 + 2/28 = 613/350
In mixed form: 1263/350
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