Add 42/3 and 21/25
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 21/25
423 + 2125 is 37125.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
423 = 42 × 253 × 25 = 105075 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
2125 = 21 × 325 × 3 = 6375 - Add the two like fractions:
105075 + 6375 = 1050 + 6375 = 111375 - 1113/75 simplified gives 37125
- So, 42/3 + 21/25 = 371/25
In mixed form: 142125
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