Add 9/14 and 15/42
9/14 + 15/42 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42 - Add the two like fractions:
27/42 + 15/42 = 27 + 15/42 = 42/42 - 42/42 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 9/14 + 15/42 = 1/1
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