Add 9/3 and 5/42
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 5/42
93 + 542 is 13142.
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,
542 = 5 × 142 × 1 = 542 - Add the two like fractions:
12642 + 542 = 126 + 542 = 13142 - So, 9/3 + 5/42 = 131/42
In mixed form: 3542
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