Add 42/25 and 35/14
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 2 7/14
42/25 + 35/14 is 209/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
35/14 = 35 × 25/14 × 25 = 875/350 - Add the two like fractions:
588/350 + 875/350 = 588 + 875/350 = 1463/350 - 1463/350 simplified gives 209/50
- So, 42/25 + 35/14 = 209/50
In mixed form: 49/50
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