Add 4/6 and 42/75
4/6 + 42/75 is 92/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 84/150 = 100 + 84/150 = 184/150 - 184/150 simplified gives 92/75
- So, 4/6 + 42/75 = 92/75
In mixed form: 117/75
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