Add 42/75 and 4/6
42/75 + 4/6 is 92/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
84/150 + 100/150 = 84 + 100/150 = 184/150 - 184/150 simplified gives 92/75
- So, 42/75 + 4/6 = 92/75
In mixed form: 117/75
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