Add 32/3 and 42/75
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 42/75
32/3 + 42/75 is 842/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
32/3 = 32 × 25/3 × 25 = 800/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75 - Add the two like fractions:
800/75 + 42/75 = 800 + 42/75 = 842/75 - So, 32/3 + 42/75 = 842/75
In mixed form: 1117/75
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