Add 7/6 and 42/75
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 42/75
7/6 + 42/75 is 259/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
175/150 + 84/150 = 175 + 84/150 = 259/150 - So, 7/6 + 42/75 = 259/150
In mixed form: 1109/150
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