Add 2/42 and 20/75
2/42 + 20/75 is 11/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
2/42 = 2 × 25/42 × 25 = 50/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
20/75 = 20 × 14/75 × 14 = 280/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1050 + 280/1050 = 50 + 280/1050 = 330/1050 - 330/1050 simplified gives 11/35
- So, 2/42 + 20/75 = 11/35
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