Add 42/84 and 54/75
42/84 + 54/75 is 61/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
42/84 = 42 × 25/84 × 25 = 1050/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
54/75 = 54 × 28/75 × 28 = 1512/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2100 + 1512/2100 = 1050 + 1512/2100 = 2562/2100 - 2562/2100 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 42/84 + 54/75 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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