Add 42/9 and 1/6
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1/6
42/9 + 1/6 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
42/9 = 42 × 2/9 × 2 = 84/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
1/6 = 1 × 3/6 × 3 = 3/18 - Add the two like fractions:
84/18 + 3/18 = 84 + 3/18 = 87/18 - 87/18 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 42/9 + 1/6 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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