Add 12/9 and 24/42
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 24/42
12/9 + 24/42 is 40/21.
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,
24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
168/126 + 72/126 = 168 + 72/126 = 240/126 - 240/126 simplified gives 40/21
- So, 12/9 + 24/42 = 40/21
In mixed form: 119/21
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