Add 6/9 and 42/75
6/9 + 42/75 is 92/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
42/75 = 42 × 3/75 × 3 = 126/225 - Add the two like fractions:
150/225 + 126/225 = 150 + 126/225 = 276/225 - 276/225 simplified gives 92/75
- So, 6/9 + 42/75 = 92/75
In mixed form: 117/75
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