Add 6/42 and 49/25, Solve 6/42 + 1 24/25 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 49/25

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

6/42 + 49/25 is 368/175.

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,
49/25 = 49 × 42/25 × 42 = 2058/1050
Add the two like fractions:
150/1050 + 2058/1050 = 150 + 2058/1050 = 2208/1050
2208/1050 simplified gives 368/175
So, 6/42 + 49/25 = 368/175
In mixed form: 218/175

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