Add 9/42 and 6/8
9/42 + 6/8 is 27/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
9/42 = 9 × 4/42 × 4 = 36/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
6/8 = 6 × 21/8 × 21 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 126/168 = 36 + 126/168 = 162/168 - 162/168 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 9/42 + 6/8 = 27/28
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