Add 42/75 and 2/9
42/75 + 2/9 is 176/225.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225 - Add the two like fractions:
126/225 + 50/225 = 126 + 50/225 = 176/225 - So, 42/75 + 2/9 = 176/225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/75+2/9 42/75+4/9 42/75+2/18 42/75+6/9 42/75+2/27 42/75+10/9 42/75+2/45 42/75+14/9 42/75+2/63