Add 42/25 and 28/35
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 28/35
42/25 + 28/35 is 62/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
42/25 = 42 × 7/25 × 7 = 294/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
28/35 = 28 × 5/35 × 5 = 140/175 - Add the two like fractions:
294/175 + 140/175 = 294 + 140/175 = 434/175 - 434/175 simplified gives 62/25
- So, 42/25 + 28/35 = 62/25
In mixed form: 212/25
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