Add 9/42 and 75/84
9/42 + 75/84 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 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 84 × 1 = 84,
75/84 = 75 × 1/84 × 1 = 75/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 75/84 = 18 + 75/84 = 93/84 - 93/84 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 9/42 + 75/84 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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