Add 42/20 and 27/75
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 27/75
42/20 + 27/75 is 123/50.
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,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Add the two like fractions:
630/300 + 108/300 = 630 + 108/300 = 738/300 - 738/300 simplified gives 123/50
- So, 42/20 + 27/75 = 123/50
In mixed form: 223/50
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