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Add 24/42 and 36/9

1st number: 24/42, 2nd number: 4 0/9

24/42 + 36/9 is 32/7.

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,
    24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    36/9 = 36 × 14/9 × 14 = 504/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/126 + 504/126 = 72 + 504/126 = 576/126
  5. 576/126 simplified gives 32/7
  6. So, 24/42 + 36/9 = 32/7
    In mixed form: 44/7

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