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Add 1/42 and 2/27

1/42 + 2/27 is 37/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 27 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    1/42 = 1 × 9/42 × 9 = 9/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/378 + 28/378 = 9 + 28/378 = 37/378
  5. So, 1/42 + 2/27 = 37/378

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