Add 42/27 and 14/9
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 5/9
42/27 + 14/9 is 28/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
42/27 = 42 × 1/27 × 1 = 42/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
14/9 = 14 × 3/9 × 3 = 42/27 - Add the two like fractions:
42/27 + 42/27 = 42 + 42/27 = 84/27 - 84/27 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 42/27 + 14/9 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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