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Add 4/75 and 42/4

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

4/75 + 42/4 is 1583/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    42/4 = 42 × 75/4 × 75 = 3150/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/300 + 3150/300 = 16 + 3150/300 = 3166/300
  5. 3166/300 simplified gives 1583/150
  6. So, 4/75 + 42/4 = 1583/150
    In mixed form: 1083/150

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