Add 5/42 and 6/9
5/42 + 6/9 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
6/9 = 6 × 14/9 × 14 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
15/126 + 84/126 = 15 + 84/126 = 99/126 - 99/126 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 5/42 + 6/9 = 11/14
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