Add 42/9 and 4/84
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 4/84
42/9 + 4/84 is 33/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
42/9 = 42 × 28/9 × 28 = 1176/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/252 + 12/252 = 1176 + 12/252 = 1188/252 - 1188/252 simplified gives 33/7
- So, 42/9 + 4/84 = 33/7
In mixed form: 45/7
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