Solve 25/7+1/42

$$\frac { 25 } { 7 } + \frac { 1 } { 42 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{151}{42}\approx 3.595238095$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 7 and 42 is 42. Convert \frac{25}{7} and \frac{1}{42} to fractions with denominator 42.

$$\frac{150}{42}+\frac{1}{42}$$

Since \frac{150}{42} and \frac{1}{42} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{150+1}{42}$$

Add 150 and 1 to get 151.

$$\frac{151}{42}$$

Factor

$$\frac{151}{2 \cdot 3 \cdot 7} = 3\frac{25}{42} = 3.5952380952380953$$