Add 42/9 and 7/75
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 7/75
42/9 + 7/75 is 119/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
7/75 = 7 × 3/75 × 3 = 21/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/225 + 21/225 = 1050 + 21/225 = 1071/225 - 1071/225 simplified gives 119/25
- So, 42/9 + 7/75 = 119/25
In mixed form: 419/25
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