Add 8/42 and 6/9
8/42 + 6/9 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
6/9 = 6 × 14/9 × 14 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
24/126 + 84/126 = 24 + 84/126 = 108/126 - 108/126 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 8/42 + 6/9 = 6/7
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