Add 42/25 and 50/70
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 50/70
42/25 + 50/70 is 419/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 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 70 × 5 = 350,
50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350 - Add the two like fractions:
588/350 + 250/350 = 588 + 250/350 = 838/350 - 838/350 simplified gives 419/175
- So, 42/25 + 50/70 = 419/175
In mixed form: 269/175
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