Add 2/75 and 42/7
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 6 0/7
2/75 + 42/7 is 452/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
42/7 = 42 × 75/7 × 75 = 3150/525 - Add the two like fractions:
14/525 + 3150/525 = 14 + 3150/525 = 3164/525 - 3164/525 simplified gives 452/75
- So, 2/75 + 42/7 = 452/75
In mixed form: 62/75
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