Add 5/9 and 28/42
5/9 + 28/42 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
28/42 = 28 × 3/42 × 3 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
70/126 + 84/126 = 70 + 84/126 = 154/126 - 154/126 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 5/9 + 28/42 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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