Add 42/75 and 27/50, Solve 42/75 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 42/75 and 27/50

42/75 + 27/50 is 11/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
Add the two like fractions:
84/150 + 81/150 = 84 + 81/150 = 165/150
165/150 simplified gives 11/10
So, 42/75 + 27/50 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10

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