Add 30/9 and 4/42
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 4/42
30/9 + 4/42 is 24/7.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 14/9 × 14 = 420/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
4/42 = 4 × 3/42 × 3 = 12/126 - Add the two like fractions:
420/126 + 12/126 = 420 + 12/126 = 432/126 - 432/126 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 30/9 + 4/42 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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