Add 42/75 and 9/6, Solve 42/75 + 1 3/6 as a fraction

Add 42/75 and 9/6

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

42/75 + 9/6 is 103/50.

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,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150
Add the two like fractions:
84/150 + 225/150 = 84 + 225/150 = 309/150
309/150 simplified gives 103/50
So, 42/75 + 9/6 = 103/50
In mixed form: 23/50

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