Add 42/72 and 5/9
42/72 + 5/9 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
42/72 + 40/72 = 42 + 40/72 = 82/72 - 82/72 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 42/72 + 5/9 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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