Add 12/9 and 15/42
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 15/42
12/9 + 15/42 is 71/42.
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,
12/9 = 12 × 14/9 × 14 = 168/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
15/42 = 15 × 3/42 × 3 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
168/126 + 45/126 = 168 + 45/126 = 213/126 - 213/126 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 12/9 + 15/42 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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