Add 9/42 and 14/81
9/42 + 14/81 is 439/1134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
9/42 = 9 × 27/42 × 27 = 243/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
14/81 = 14 × 14/81 × 14 = 196/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
243/1134 + 196/1134 = 243 + 196/1134 = 439/1134 - So, 9/42 + 14/81 = 439/1134
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