Add 20/9 and 1/42
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1/42
20/9 + 1/42 is 283/126.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 14/9 × 14 = 280/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126 - Add the two like fractions:
280/126 + 3/126 = 280 + 3/126 = 283/126 - So, 20/9 + 1/42 = 283/126
In mixed form: 231/126
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