Add 42/9 and 9/28
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 9/28
42/9 + 9/28 is 419/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 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 28 × 9 = 252,
9/28 = 9 × 9/28 × 9 = 81/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/252 + 81/252 = 1176 + 81/252 = 1257/252 - 1257/252 simplified gives 419/84
- So, 42/9 + 9/28 = 419/84
In mixed form: 483/84
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