Add 42/25 and 2/84
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 2/84
42/25 + 2/84 is 1789/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
42/25 = 42 × 84/25 × 84 = 3528/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2100 + 50/2100 = 3528 + 50/2100 = 3578/2100 - 3578/2100 simplified gives 1789/1050
- So, 42/25 + 2/84 = 1789/1050
In mixed form: 1739/1050
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