Add 96/42 and 1/25
1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 1/25
96/42 + 1/25 is 407/175.
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,
96/42 = 96 × 25/42 × 25 = 2400/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
1/25 = 1 × 42/25 × 42 = 42/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/1050 + 42/1050 = 2400 + 42/1050 = 2442/1050 - 2442/1050 simplified gives 407/175
- So, 96/42 + 1/25 = 407/175
In mixed form: 257/175
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