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Add 42/75 and 60/6

1st number: 42/75, 2nd number: 10 0/6

42/75 + 60/6 is 264/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    60/6 = 60 × 25/6 × 25 = 1500/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/150 + 1500/150 = 84 + 1500/150 = 1584/150
  5. 1584/150 simplified gives 264/25
  6. So, 42/75 + 60/6 = 264/25
    In mixed form: 1014/25

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