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Add 42/4 and 70/25

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 20/25

42/4 + 70/25 is 133/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    42/4 = 42 × 25/4 × 25 = 1050/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    70/25 = 70 × 4/25 × 4 = 280/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/100 + 280/100 = 1050 + 280/100 = 1330/100
  5. 1330/100 simplified gives 133/10
  6. So, 42/4 + 70/25 = 133/10
    In mixed form: 133/10

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