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Add 42/72 and 16/75

42/72 + 16/75 is 239/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    42/72 = 42 × 25/72 × 25 = 1050/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    16/75 = 16 × 24/75 × 24 = 384/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1800 + 384/1800 = 1050 + 384/1800 = 1434/1800
  5. 1434/1800 simplified gives 239/300
  6. So, 42/72 + 16/75 = 239/300

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