Add 42/75 and 10/12
42/75 + 10/12 is 209/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
168/300 + 250/300 = 168 + 250/300 = 418/300 - 418/300 simplified gives 209/150
- So, 42/75 + 10/12 = 209/150
In mixed form: 159/150
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