Add 75/5 and 2/42
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 2/42
75/5 + 2/42 is 316/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
75/5 = 75 × 42/5 × 42 = 3150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/210 + 10/210 = 3150 + 10/210 = 3160/210 - 3160/210 simplified gives 316/21
- So, 75/5 + 2/42 = 316/21
In mixed form: 151/21
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