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Add 42/18 and 7/75

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 7/75

42/18 + 7/75 is 182/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/450 + 42/450 = 1050 + 42/450 = 1092/450
  5. 1092/450 simplified gives 182/75
  6. So, 42/18 + 7/75 = 182/75
    In mixed form: 232/75

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