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Add 42/45 and 7/25

42/45 + 7/25 is 91/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    42/45 = 42 × 5/45 × 5 = 210/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/225 + 63/225 = 210 + 63/225 = 273/225
  5. 273/225 simplified gives 91/75
  6. So, 42/45 + 7/25 = 91/75
    In mixed form: 116/75

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