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Add 27/75 and 42/10

1st number: 27/75, 2nd number: 4 2/10

27/75 + 42/10 is 114/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    42/10 = 42 × 15/10 × 15 = 630/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/150 + 630/150 = 54 + 630/150 = 684/150
  5. 684/150 simplified gives 114/25
  6. So, 27/75 + 42/10 = 114/25
    In mixed form: 414/25

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