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Add 42/3 and 9/36

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 9/36

42/3 + 9/36 is 57/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    42/3 = 42 × 12/3 × 12 = 504/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/36 + 9/36 = 504 + 9/36 = 513/36
  5. 513/36 simplified gives 57/4
  6. So, 42/3 + 9/36 = 57/4
    In mixed form: 141/4

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