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Add 42/75 and 18/27

42/75 + 18/27 is 92/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    42/75 = 42 × 9/75 × 9 = 378/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    18/27 = 18 × 25/27 × 25 = 450/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/675 + 450/675 = 378 + 450/675 = 828/675
  5. 828/675 simplified gives 92/75
  6. So, 42/75 + 18/27 = 92/75
    In mixed form: 117/75

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