Add 3/42 and 16/9
1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 1 7/9
3/42 + 16/9 is 233/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
16/9 = 16 × 14/9 × 14 = 224/126 - Add the two like fractions:
9/126 + 224/126 = 9 + 224/126 = 233/126 - So, 3/42 + 16/9 = 233/126
In mixed form: 1107/126
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