Add 9/42 and 12/35
9/42 + 12/35 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Add the two like fractions:
45/210 + 72/210 = 45 + 72/210 = 117/210 - 117/210 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 9/42 + 12/35 = 39/70
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