Add 14/75 and 42/60
14/75 + 42/60 is 133/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
56/300 + 210/300 = 56 + 210/300 = 266/300 - 266/300 simplified gives 133/150
- So, 14/75 + 42/60 = 133/150
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