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Add 42/75 and 25/54

42/75 + 25/54 is 1381/1350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    42/75 = 42 × 18/75 × 18 = 756/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    25/54 = 25 × 25/54 × 25 = 625/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/1350 + 625/1350 = 756 + 625/1350 = 1381/1350
  5. So, 42/75 + 25/54 = 1381/1350
    In mixed form: 131/1350

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