Add 9/6 and 16/42
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 16/42
9/6 + 16/42 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
9/6 = 9 × 7/6 × 7 = 63/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
16/42 = 16 × 1/42 × 1 = 16/42 - Add the two like fractions:
63/42 + 16/42 = 63 + 16/42 = 79/42 - So, 9/6 + 16/42 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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