Add 64/42 and 5/25
1st number: 1 22/42, 2nd number: 5/25
64/42 + 5/25 is 181/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
64/42 = 64 × 25/42 × 25 = 1600/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
5/25 = 5 × 42/25 × 42 = 210/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1050 + 210/1050 = 1600 + 210/1050 = 1810/1050 - 1810/1050 simplified gives 181/105
- So, 64/42 + 5/25 = 181/105
In mixed form: 176/105
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