Add 42/25 and 3/9
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 3/9
42/25 + 3/9 is 151/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
42/25 = 42 × 9/25 × 9 = 378/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225 - Add the two like fractions:
378/225 + 75/225 = 378 + 75/225 = 453/225 - 453/225 simplified gives 151/75
- So, 42/25 + 3/9 = 151/75
In mixed form: 21/75
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