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Add 7/42 and 9/5

1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 1 4/5

7/42 + 9/5 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    9/5 = 9 × 42/5 × 42 = 378/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/210 + 378/210 = 35 + 378/210 = 413/210
  5. 413/210 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 7/42 + 9/5 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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