Add 42/6 and 63/25, Solve 7 0/6 + 2 13/25 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 63/25

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 13/25

42/6 + 63/25 is 238/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150
Add the two like fractions:
1050/150 + 378/150 = 1050 + 378/150 = 1428/150
1428/150 simplified gives 238/25
So, 42/6 + 63/25 = 238/25
In mixed form: 913/25

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