Add 9/75 and 9/42
9/75 + 9/42 is 117/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/75 = 9 × 14/75 × 14 = 126/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
9/42 = 9 × 25/42 × 25 = 225/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
126/1050 + 225/1050 = 126 + 225/1050 = 351/1050 - 351/1050 simplified gives 117/350
- So, 9/75 + 9/42 = 117/350
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