Add 42/84 and 84/9
1st number: 42/84, 2nd number: 9 3/9
42/84 + 84/9 is 59/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
42/84 = 42 × 3/84 × 3 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
84/9 = 84 × 28/9 × 28 = 2352/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 2352/252 = 126 + 2352/252 = 2478/252 - 2478/252 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 42/84 + 84/9 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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