Add 42/81 and 9/84
42/81 + 9/84 is 473/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
42/81 = 42 × 28/81 × 28 = 1176/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
9/84 = 9 × 27/84 × 27 = 243/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2268 + 243/2268 = 1176 + 243/2268 = 1419/2268 - 1419/2268 simplified gives 473/756
- So, 42/81 + 9/84 = 473/756
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