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Add 36/9 and 27/42

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 27/42

36/9 + 27/42 is 65/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    36/9 = 36 × 14/9 × 14 = 504/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    27/42 = 27 × 3/42 × 3 = 81/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/126 + 81/126 = 504 + 81/126 = 585/126
  5. 585/126 simplified gives 65/14
  6. So, 36/9 + 27/42 = 65/14
    In mixed form: 49/14

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