Add 42/25 and 75/49, Solve 1 17/25 + 1 26/49 as a fraction

Add 42/25 and 75/49

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 1 26/49

42/25 + 75/49 is 3933/1225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
42/25 = 42 × 49/25 × 49 = 2058/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
75/49 = 75 × 25/49 × 25 = 1875/1225
Add the two like fractions:
2058/1225 + 1875/1225 = 2058 + 1875/1225 = 3933/1225
So, 42/25 + 75/49 = 3933/1225
In mixed form: 3258/1225

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