Add 42/9 and 3/8
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 3/8
42/9 + 3/8 is 121/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
42/9 = 42 × 8/9 × 8 = 336/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
336/72 + 27/72 = 336 + 27/72 = 363/72 - 363/72 simplified gives 121/24
- So, 42/9 + 3/8 = 121/24
In mixed form: 51/24
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