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Add 3/42 and 3/9

3/42 + 3/9 is 17/42.

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,
    3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    3/9 = 3 × 14/9 × 14 = 42/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/126 + 42/126 = 9 + 42/126 = 51/126
  5. 51/126 simplified gives 17/42
  6. So, 3/42 + 3/9 = 17/42

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