Add 42/6 and 5/75, Solve 7 0/6 + 5/75 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 5/75

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 5/75

42/6 + 5/75 is 106/15.

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,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150
Add the two like fractions:
1050/150 + 10/150 = 1050 + 10/150 = 1060/150
1060/150 simplified gives 106/15
So, 42/6 + 5/75 = 106/15
In mixed form: 71/15

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