Add 5/9 and 42/84
5/9 + 42/84 is 19/18.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
42/84 = 42 × 3/84 × 3 = 126/252 - Add the two like fractions:
140/252 + 126/252 = 140 + 126/252 = 266/252 - 266/252 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 5/9 + 42/84 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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