Add 42/6 and 36/75
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 36/75
42/6 + 36/75 is 187/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/150 + 72/150 = 1050 + 72/150 = 1122/150 - 1122/150 simplified gives 187/25
- So, 42/6 + 36/75 = 187/25
In mixed form: 712/25
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