Add 6/75 and 42/9, Solve 6/75 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 42/9

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

6/75 + 42/9 is 356/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
Add the two like fractions:
18/225 + 1050/225 = 18 + 1050/225 = 1068/225
1068/225 simplified gives 356/75
So, 6/75 + 42/9 = 356/75
In mixed form: 456/75

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