Add 42/20 and 18/75
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 18/75
42/20 + 18/75 is 117/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
42/20 = 42 × 15/20 × 15 = 630/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Add the two like fractions:
630/300 + 72/300 = 630 + 72/300 = 702/300 - 702/300 simplified gives 117/50
- So, 42/20 + 18/75 = 117/50
In mixed form: 217/50
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