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Add 24/9 and 42/6

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 7 0/6

24/9 + 42/6 is 29/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    24/9 = 24 × 2/9 × 2 = 48/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    42/6 = 42 × 3/6 × 3 = 126/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/18 + 126/18 = 48 + 126/18 = 174/18
  5. 174/18 simplified gives 29/3
  6. So, 24/9 + 42/6 = 29/3
    In mixed form: 92/3

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