Add 4/28 and 9/42
4/28 + 9/42 is 5/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
9/42 = 9 × 2/42 × 2 = 18/84 - Add the two like fractions:
12/84 + 18/84 = 12 + 18/84 = 30/84 - 30/84 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 4/28 + 9/42 = 5/14
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