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Add 42/25 and 20/18

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 1 2/18

42/25 + 20/18 is 628/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    42/25 = 42 × 18/25 × 18 = 756/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/450 + 500/450 = 756 + 500/450 = 1256/450
  5. 1256/450 simplified gives 628/225
  6. So, 42/25 + 20/18 = 628/225
    In mixed form: 2178/225

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