Add 42/4 and 45/75
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 45/75
42/4 + 45/75 is 111/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/300 + 180/300 = 3150 + 180/300 = 3330/300 - 3330/300 simplified gives 111/10
- So, 42/4 + 45/75 = 111/10
In mixed form: 111/10
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