Add 42/6 and 75/9
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 8 3/9
42/6 + 75/9 is 46/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
42/6 = 42 × 3/6 × 3 = 126/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
75/9 = 75 × 2/9 × 2 = 150/18 - Add the two like fractions:
126/18 + 150/18 = 126 + 150/18 = 276/18 - 276/18 simplified gives 46/3
- So, 42/6 + 75/9 = 46/3
In mixed form: 151/3
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