Add 42/75 and 70/9, Solve 42/75 + 7 7/9 as a fraction

Add 42/75 and 70/9

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

42/75 + 70/9 is 1876/225.

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,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225
Add the two like fractions:
126/225 + 1750/225 = 126 + 1750/225 = 1876/225
So, 42/75 + 70/9 = 1876/225
In mixed form: 876/225

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