Add 7/3 and 42/75
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 42/75
7/3 + 42/75 is 217/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
7/3 = 7 × 25/3 × 25 = 175/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75 - Add the two like fractions:
175/75 + 42/75 = 175 + 42/75 = 217/75 - So, 7/3 + 42/75 = 217/75
In mixed form: 267/75
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