Add 63/3 and 9/42
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 9/42
633 + 942 is 29714.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
633 = 63 × 143 × 14 = 88242 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
942 = 9 × 142 × 1 = 942 - Add the two like fractions:
88242 + 942 = 882 + 942 = 89142 - 891/42 simplified gives 29714
- So, 63/3 + 9/42 = 297/14
In mixed form: 21314
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