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Add 42/9 and 9/75

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 9/75

42/9 + 9/75 is 359/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    9/75 = 9 × 3/75 × 3 = 27/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/225 + 27/225 = 1050 + 27/225 = 1077/225
  5. 1077/225 simplified gives 359/75
  6. So, 42/9 + 9/75 = 359/75
    In mixed form: 459/75

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