Add 7/75 and 42/49
7/75 + 42/49 is 499/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
7/75 = 7 × 49/75 × 49 = 343/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
42/49 = 42 × 75/49 × 75 = 3150/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
343/3675 + 3150/3675 = 343 + 3150/3675 = 3493/3675 - 3493/3675 simplified gives 499/525
- So, 7/75 + 42/49 = 499/525
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