Add 14/5 and 9/42
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 9/42
14/5 + 9/42 is 211/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
14/5 = 14 × 42/5 × 42 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
588/210 + 45/210 = 588 + 45/210 = 633/210 - 633/210 simplified gives 211/70
- So, 14/5 + 9/42 = 211/70
In mixed form: 31/70
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