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Add 5/75 and 42/6

1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 7 0/6

5/75 + 42/6 is 106/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/150 + 1050/150 = 10 + 1050/150 = 1060/150
  5. 1060/150 simplified gives 106/15
  6. So, 5/75 + 42/6 = 106/15
    In mixed form: 71/15

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