Add 42/10 and 27/75
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 27/75
42/10 + 27/75 is 114/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
42/10 = 42 × 15/10 × 15 = 630/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
630/150 + 54/150 = 630 + 54/150 = 684/150 - 684/150 simplified gives 114/25
- So, 42/10 + 27/75 = 114/25
In mixed form: 414/25
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