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Add 42/75 and 15/49

42/75 + 15/49 is 1061/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    42/75 = 42 × 49/75 × 49 = 2058/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    15/49 = 15 × 75/49 × 75 = 1125/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/3675 + 1125/3675 = 2058 + 1125/3675 = 3183/3675
  5. 3183/3675 simplified gives 1061/1225
  6. So, 42/75 + 15/49 = 1061/1225

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