Add 42/75 and 28/9, Solve 42/75 + 3 1/9 as a fraction

Add 42/75 and 28/9

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

42/75 + 28/9 is 826/225.

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,
28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225
Add the two like fractions:
126/225 + 700/225 = 126 + 700/225 = 826/225
So, 42/75 + 28/9 = 826/225
In mixed form: 3151/225

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