Add 42/9 and 3/25
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 3/25
42/9 + 3/25 is 359/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/225 + 27/225 = 1050 + 27/225 = 1077/225 - 1077/225 simplified gives 359/75
- So, 42/9 + 3/25 = 359/75
In mixed form: 459/75
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