Add 2/9 and 12/42
2/9 + 12/42 is 32/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
12/42 = 12 × 3/42 × 3 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
28/126 + 36/126 = 28 + 36/126 = 64/126 - 64/126 simplified gives 32/63
- So, 2/9 + 12/42 = 32/63
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