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Add 27/42 and 2/9

27/42 + 2/9 is 109/126.

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,
    27/42 = 27 × 3/42 × 3 = 81/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/126 + 28/126 = 81 + 28/126 = 109/126
  5. So, 27/42 + 2/9 = 109/126

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