Add 4/9 and 30/42
4/9 + 30/42 is 73/63.
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,
4/9 = 4 × 14/9 × 14 = 56/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
30/42 = 30 × 3/42 × 3 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
56/126 + 90/126 = 56 + 90/126 = 146/126 - 146/126 simplified gives 73/63
- So, 4/9 + 30/42 = 73/63
In mixed form: 110/63
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