Add 6/42 and 35/25, Solve 6/42 + 1 10/25 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 35/25

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 1 10/25

6/42 + 35/25 is 54/35.

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,
6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
35/25 = 35 × 42/25 × 42 = 1470/1050
Add the two like fractions:
150/1050 + 1470/1050 = 150 + 1470/1050 = 1620/1050
1620/1050 simplified gives 54/35
So, 6/42 + 35/25 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35

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