Add 9/3 and 4/42
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 4/42
93 + 442 is 6521.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
93 = 9 × 143 × 14 = 12642 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
442 = 4 × 142 × 1 = 442 - Add the two like fractions:
12642 + 442 = 126 + 442 = 13042 - 130/42 simplified gives 6521
- So, 9/3 + 4/42 = 65/21
In mixed form: 3221
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