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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
5/4 = 5 × 75/4 × 75 = 375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 168/300 = 375 + 168/300 = 543/300 - 543/300 simplified gives 181/100
- So, 5/4 + 42/75 = 181/100
In mixed form: 181/100
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