Add 75/3 and 8/42, Solve 25 0/3 + 8/42 as a fraction

Add 75/3 and 8/42

1^st number: 25 0/3, 2^nd number: 8/42

75/3 + 8/42 is 529/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
75/3 = 75 × 14/3 × 14 = 1050/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42
Add the two like fractions:
1050/42 + 8/42 = 1050 + 8/42 = 1058/42
1058/42 simplified gives 529/21
So, 75/3 + 8/42 = 529/21
In mixed form: 254/21

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