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Add 5/4 and 42/75

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 42/75

5/4 + 42/75 is 181/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    5/4 = 5 × 75/4 × 75 = 375/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/300 + 168/300 = 375 + 168/300 = 543/300
  5. 543/300 simplified gives 181/100
  6. So, 5/4 + 42/75 = 181/100
    In mixed form: 181/100

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