Add 6/75 and 42/10
1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 4 2/10
6/75 + 42/10 is 107/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
42/10 = 42 × 15/10 × 15 = 630/150 - Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 630/150 = 12 + 630/150 = 642/150 - 642/150 simplified gives 107/25
- So, 6/75 + 42/10 = 107/25
In mixed form: 47/25
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