Answers

Add 42/84 and 2/25

42/84 + 2/25 is 29/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   42/84 = 42 × 25/84 × 25 = 1050/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   2/25 = 2 × 84/25 × 84 = 168/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/2100 + 168/2100 = 1050 + 168/2100 = 1218/2100
5. 1218/2100 simplified gives 29/50
6. So, 42/84 + 2/25 = 29/50

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁴²/₈₄+⁴/₂₅ ⁴²/₈₄+²/₅₀ ⁴²/₈₄+⁶/₂₅ ⁴²/₈₄+²/₇₅ ⁴²/₈₄+¹⁰/₂₅ ⁴²/₈₄+¹⁴/₂₅

Add Fractions Calculator