Add 48/2 and 42/75
1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 42/75
48/2 + 42/75 is 614/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
48/2 = 48 × 75/2 × 75 = 3600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/150 + 84/150 = 3600 + 84/150 = 3684/150 - 3684/150 simplified gives 614/25
- So, 48/2 + 42/75 = 614/25
In mixed form: 2414/25
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