Add 9/2 and 42/25
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1 17/25
9/2 + 42/25 is 309/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
9/2 = 9 × 25/2 × 25 = 225/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
42/25 = 42 × 2/25 × 2 = 84/50 - Add the two like fractions:
225/50 + 84/50 = 225 + 84/50 = 309/50 - So, 9/2 + 42/25 = 309/50
In mixed form: 69/50
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