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Add 42/40 and 9/25

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 9/25

42/40 + 9/25 is 141/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/200 + 72/200 = 210 + 72/200 = 282/200
  5. 282/200 simplified gives 141/100
  6. So, 42/40 + 9/25 = 141/100
    In mixed form: 141/100

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