Add 8/6 and 9/42
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 9/42
86 + 942 is 6542.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
86 = 8 × 76 × 7 = 5642 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
942 = 9 × 142 × 1 = 942 - Add the two like fractions:
5642 + 942 = 56 + 942 = 6542 - So, 8/6 + 9/42 = 65/42
In mixed form: 12342
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