Add 8/10 and 42/75
8/10 + 42/75 is 34/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
8/10 = 8 × 15/10 × 15 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 84/150 = 120 + 84/150 = 204/150 - 204/150 simplified gives 34/25
- So, 8/10 + 42/75 = 34/25
In mixed form: 19/25
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