Add 42/25 and 70/9, Solve 1 17/25 + 7 7/9 as a fraction

Add 42/25 and 70/9

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

42/25 + 70/9 is 2128/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225
Add the two like fractions:
378/225 + 1750/225 = 378 + 1750/225 = 2128/225
So, 42/25 + 70/9 = 2128/225
In mixed form: 9103/225

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