Add 8/6 and 42/75, Solve 1 2/6 + 42/75 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 42/75

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 42/75

8/6 + 42/75 is 142/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 84/150 = 200 + 84/150 = 284/150
284/150 simplified gives 142/75
So, 8/6 + 42/75 = 142/75
In mixed form: 167/75

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