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Add 72/75 and 3/42

72/75 + 3/42 is 361/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    72/75 = 72 × 14/75 × 14 = 1008/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    3/42 = 3 × 25/42 × 25 = 75/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/1050 + 75/1050 = 1008 + 75/1050 = 1083/1050
  5. 1083/1050 simplified gives 361/350
  6. So, 72/75 + 3/42 = 361/350
    In mixed form: 111/350

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