Add 42/25 and 6/45, Solve 1 17/25 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 42/25 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 6/45

42/25 + 6/45 is 136/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 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 45 × 5 = 225,
6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
Add the two like fractions:
378/225 + 30/225 = 378 + 30/225 = 408/225
408/225 simplified gives 136/75
So, 42/25 + 6/45 = 136/75
In mixed form: 161/75

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