Add 42/2 and 8/75
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 8/75
42/2 + 8/75 is 1583/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
42/2 = 42 × 75/2 × 75 = 3150/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/150 + 16/150 = 3150 + 16/150 = 3166/150 - 3166/150 simplified gives 1583/75
- So, 42/2 + 8/75 = 1583/75
In mixed form: 218/75
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