Add 42/25 and 4/21, Solve 1 17/25 + 4/21 as a fraction

Add 42/25 and 4/21

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 4/21

42/25 + 4/21 is 982/525.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
42/25 = 42 × 21/25 × 21 = 882/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
4/21 = 4 × 25/21 × 25 = 100/525
Add the two like fractions:
882/525 + 100/525 = 882 + 100/525 = 982/525
So, 42/25 + 4/21 = 982/525
In mixed form: 1457/525

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