Add 42/84 and 9/75
42/84 + 9/75 is 31/50.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 28/75 × 28 = 252/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2100 + 252/2100 = 1050 + 252/2100 = 1302/2100 - 1302/2100 simplified gives 31/50
- So, 42/84 + 9/75 = 31/50
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