Add 36/9 and 2/42, Solve 4 0/9 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 36/9 and 2/42

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

36/9 + 2/42 is 85/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
36/9 = 36 × 14/9 × 14 = 504/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126
Add the two like fractions:
504/126 + 6/126 = 504 + 6/126 = 510/126
510/126 simplified gives 85/21
So, 36/9 + 2/42 = 85/21
In mixed form: 41/21

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