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Add 1/42 and 1/9

1/42 + 1/9 is 17/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    1/9 = 1 × 14/9 × 14 = 14/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/126 + 14/126 = 3 + 14/126 = 17/126
  5. So, 1/42 + 1/9 = 17/126

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