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Add 1/75 and 42/7

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

1/75 + 42/7 is 451/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    1/75 = 1 × 7/75 × 7 = 7/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    42/7 = 42 × 75/7 × 75 = 3150/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/525 + 3150/525 = 7 + 3150/525 = 3157/525
  5. 3157/525 simplified gives 451/75
  6. So, 1/75 + 42/7 = 451/75
    In mixed form: 61/75

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