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Add 75/5 and 42/49

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 42/49

75/5 + 42/49 is 111/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    75/5 = 75 × 49/5 × 49 = 3675/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    42/49 = 42 × 5/49 × 5 = 210/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/245 + 210/245 = 3675 + 210/245 = 3885/245
  5. 3885/245 simplified gives 111/7
  6. So, 75/5 + 42/49 = 111/7
    In mixed form: 156/7

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