Add 9/30 and 9/42
9/30 + 9/42 is 18/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
63/210 + 45/210 = 63 + 45/210 = 108/210 - 108/210 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 9/30 + 9/42 = 18/35
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