Add 9/42 and 16/4
1st number: 9/42, 2nd number: 4 0/4
9/42 + 16/4 is 59/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
9/42 = 9 × 2/42 × 2 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
16/4 = 16 × 21/4 × 21 = 336/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 336/84 = 18 + 336/84 = 354/84 - 354/84 simplified gives 59/14
- So, 9/42 + 16/4 = 59/14
In mixed form: 43/14
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