Add 9/2 and 1/42
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1/42
92 + 142 is 9521.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
92 = 9 × 212 × 21 = 18942 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
142 = 1 × 142 × 1 = 142 - Add the two like fractions:
18942 + 142 = 189 + 142 = 19042 - 190/42 simplified gives 9521
- So, 9/2 + 1/42 = 95/21
In mixed form: 41121
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