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Add 6/75 and 42/90

6/75 + 42/90 is 41/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    6/75 = 6 × 6/75 × 6 = 36/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/450 + 210/450 = 36 + 210/450 = 246/450
  5. 246/450 simplified gives 41/75
  6. So, 6/75 + 42/90 = 41/75

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