Add 49/42 and 2/25, Solve 1 7/42 + 2/25 as a fraction

Add 49/42 and 2/25

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 2/25

49/42 + 2/25 is 187/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
49/42 = 49 × 25/42 × 25 = 1225/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
2/25 = 2 × 42/25 × 42 = 84/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1225/1050 + 84/1050 = 1225 + 84/1050 = 1309/1050
1309/1050 simplified gives 187/150
So, 49/42 + 2/25 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150

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