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Add 2/75 and 42/20

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 2 2/20

2/75 + 42/20 is 319/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 20 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    42/20 = 42 × 15/20 × 15 = 630/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/300 + 630/300 = 8 + 630/300 = 638/300
  5. 638/300 simplified gives 319/150
  6. So, 2/75 + 42/20 = 319/150
    In mixed form: 219/150

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