Add 42/75 and 15/9
1st number: 42/75, 2nd number: 1 6/9
42/75 + 15/9 is 167/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
42/75 = 42 × 3/75 × 3 = 126/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225 - Add the two like fractions:
126/225 + 375/225 = 126 + 375/225 = 501/225 - 501/225 simplified gives 167/75
- So, 42/75 + 15/9 = 167/75
In mixed form: 217/75
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