Add 4/42 and 5/9
4/42 + 5/9 is 41/63.
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,
4/42 = 4 × 3/42 × 3 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
12/126 + 70/126 = 12 + 70/126 = 82/126 - 82/126 simplified gives 41/63
- So, 4/42 + 5/9 = 41/63
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