Add 3/9 and 24/42
3/9 + 24/42 is 19/21.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 14/9 × 14 = 42/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 72/126 = 42 + 72/126 = 114/126 - 114/126 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 3/9 + 24/42 = 19/21
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