Add 80/75 and 6/42, Solve 1 5/75 + 6/42 as a fraction

Add 80/75 and 6/42

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 6/42

80/75 + 6/42 is 127/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
80/75 = 80 × 14/75 × 14 = 1120/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1120/1050 + 150/1050 = 1120 + 150/1050 = 1270/1050
1270/1050 simplified gives 127/105
So, 80/75 + 6/42 = 127/105
In mixed form: 122/105

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