Add 42/2 and 21/75, Solve 21 0/2 + 21/75 as a fraction

Add 42/2 and 21/75

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 21/75

42/2 + 21/75 is 532/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
42/2 = 42 × 75/2 × 75 = 3150/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150
Add the two like fractions:
3150/150 + 42/150 = 3150 + 42/150 = 3192/150
3192/150 simplified gives 532/25
So, 42/2 + 21/75 = 532/25
In mixed form: 217/25

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