Add 5/6 and 42/84
5/6 + 42/84 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
70/84 + 42/84 = 70 + 42/84 = 112/84 - 112/84 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 5/6 + 42/84 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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