Add 42/3 and 1/75
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1/75
42/3 + 1/75 is 1051/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
42/3 = 42 × 25/3 × 25 = 1050/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
1/75 = 1 × 1/75 × 1 = 1/75 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/75 + 1/75 = 1050 + 1/75 = 1051/75 - So, 42/3 + 1/75 = 1051/75
In mixed form: 141/75
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