Add 5/9 and 14/42
5/9 + 14/42 is 8/9.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
14/42 = 14 × 3/42 × 3 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
70/126 + 42/126 = 70 + 42/126 = 112/126 - 112/126 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 5/9 + 14/42 = 8/9
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