Add 42/4 and 1/75, Solve 10 2/4 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 42/4 and 1/75

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 1/75

42/4 + 1/75 is 1577/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
42/4 = 42 × 75/4 × 75 = 3150/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
Add the two like fractions:
3150/300 + 4/300 = 3150 + 4/300 = 3154/300
3154/300 simplified gives 1577/150
So, 42/4 + 1/75 = 1577/150
In mixed form: 1077/150

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