Add 70/25 and 25/42, Solve 2 20/25 + 25/42 as a fraction

Add 70/25 and 25/42

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 25/42

70/25 + 25/42 is 713/210.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
70/25 = 70 × 42/25 × 42 = 2940/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
25/42 = 25 × 25/42 × 25 = 625/1050
Add the two like fractions:
2940/1050 + 625/1050 = 2940 + 625/1050 = 3565/1050
3565/1050 simplified gives 713/210
So, 70/25 + 25/42 = 713/210
In mixed form: 383/210

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