Add 5/3 and 42/75
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 42/75
5/3 + 42/75 is 167/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
5/3 = 5 × 25/3 × 25 = 125/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75 - Add the two like fractions:
125/75 + 42/75 = 125 + 42/75 = 167/75 - So, 5/3 + 42/75 = 167/75
In mixed form: 217/75
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