Add 4/75 and 42/9, Solve 4/75 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 4/75 and 42/9

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

4/75 + 42/9 is 118/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
Add the two like fractions:
12/225 + 1050/225 = 12 + 1050/225 = 1062/225
1062/225 simplified gives 118/25
So, 4/75 + 42/9 = 118/25
In mixed form: 418/25

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