Add 7/42 and 28/25, Solve 7/42 + 1 3/25 as a fraction

Add 7/42 and 28/25

1^st number: 7/42, 2^nd number: 1 3/25

7/42 + 28/25 is 193/150.

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,
7/42 = 7 × 25/42 × 25 = 175/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
28/25 = 28 × 42/25 × 42 = 1176/1050
Add the two like fractions:
175/1050 + 1176/1050 = 175 + 1176/1050 = 1351/1050
1351/1050 simplified gives 193/150
So, 7/42 + 28/25 = 193/150
In mixed form: 143/150

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