Add 14/5 and 42/9
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 4 6/9
14/5 + 42/9 is 112/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Add the two like fractions:
126/45 + 210/45 = 126 + 210/45 = 336/45 - 336/45 simplified gives 112/15
- So, 14/5 + 42/9 = 112/15
In mixed form: 77/15
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