Add 6/75 and 14/42
6/75 + 14/42 is 31/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
6/75 = 6 × 14/75 × 14 = 84/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
14/42 = 14 × 25/42 × 25 = 350/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
84/1050 + 350/1050 = 84 + 350/1050 = 434/1050 - 434/1050 simplified gives 31/75
- So, 6/75 + 14/42 = 31/75
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