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Add 42/75 and 3/4

42/75 + 3/4 is 131/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/300 + 225/300 = 168 + 225/300 = 393/300
  5. 393/300 simplified gives 131/100
  6. So, 42/75 + 3/4 = 131/100
    In mixed form: 131/100

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