Add 42/75 and 6/28
42/75 + 6/28 is 271/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
6/28 = 6 × 75/28 × 75 = 450/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2100 + 450/2100 = 1176 + 450/2100 = 1626/2100 - 1626/2100 simplified gives 271/350
- So, 42/75 + 6/28 = 271/350
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