Add 35/9 and 8/42
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 8/42
35/9 + 8/42 is 257/63.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 14/9 × 14 = 490/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126 - Add the two like fractions:
490/126 + 24/126 = 490 + 24/126 = 514/126 - 514/126 simplified gives 257/63
- So, 35/9 + 8/42 = 257/63
In mixed form: 45/63
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