Add 5/2 and 42/75
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 42/75
5/2 + 42/75 is 153/50.
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,
5/2 = 5 × 75/2 × 75 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 84/150 = 375 + 84/150 = 459/150 - 459/150 simplified gives 153/50
- So, 5/2 + 42/75 = 153/50
In mixed form: 33/50
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