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Add 2/9 and 7/42

2/9 + 7/42 is 7/18.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    7/42 = 7 × 3/42 × 3 = 21/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/126 + 21/126 = 28 + 21/126 = 49/126
  5. 49/126 simplified gives 7/18
  6. So, 2/9 + 7/42 = 7/18

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