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Add 42/20 and 16/75

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 16/75

42/20 + 16/75 is 347/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    42/20 = 42 × 15/20 × 15 = 630/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/300 + 64/300 = 630 + 64/300 = 694/300
  5. 694/300 simplified gives 347/150
  6. So, 42/20 + 16/75 = 347/150
    In mixed form: 247/150

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