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Add 75/42 and 20/4

1st number: 1 33/42, 2nd number: 5 0/4

75/42 + 20/4 is 95/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 4 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    75/42 = 75 × 2/42 × 2 = 150/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    20/4 = 20 × 21/4 × 21 = 420/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/84 + 420/84 = 150 + 420/84 = 570/84
  5. 570/84 simplified gives 95/14
  6. So, 75/42 + 20/4 = 95/14
    In mixed form: 611/14

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