Add 25/9 and 6/42
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 6/42
25/9 + 6/42 is 184/63.
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,
25/9 = 25 × 14/9 × 14 = 350/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126 - Add the two like fractions:
350/126 + 18/126 = 350 + 18/126 = 368/126 - 368/126 simplified gives 184/63
- So, 25/9 + 6/42 = 184/63
In mixed form: 258/63
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