Add 42/25 and 9/28
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 9/28
42/25 + 9/28 is 1401/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
42/25 = 42 × 28/25 × 28 = 1176/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
9/28 = 9 × 25/28 × 25 = 225/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/700 + 225/700 = 1176 + 225/700 = 1401/700 - So, 42/25 + 9/28 = 1401/700
In mixed form: 21/700
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