Add 42/4 and 72/75
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 72/75
42/4 + 72/75 is 573/50.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/300 + 288/300 = 3150 + 288/300 = 3438/300 - 3438/300 simplified gives 573/50
- So, 42/4 + 72/75 = 573/50
In mixed form: 1123/50
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