Add 42/25 and 36/84
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 36/84
42/25 + 36/84 is 369/175.
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,
36/84 = 36 × 25/84 × 25 = 900/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2100 + 900/2100 = 3528 + 900/2100 = 4428/2100 - 4428/2100 simplified gives 369/175
- So, 42/25 + 36/84 = 369/175
In mixed form: 219/175
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