Add 70/25 and 7/42, Solve 2 20/25 + 7/42 as a fraction

Add 70/25 and 7/42

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 7/42

70/25 + 7/42 is 89/30.

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,
7/42 = 7 × 25/42 × 25 = 175/1050
Add the two like fractions:
2940/1050 + 175/1050 = 2940 + 175/1050 = 3115/1050
3115/1050 simplified gives 89/30
So, 70/25 + 7/42 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30

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