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Add 42/7 and 10/9

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 1 1/9

42/7 + 10/9 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    42/7 = 42 × 9/7 × 9 = 378/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    10/9 = 10 × 7/9 × 7 = 70/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/63 + 70/63 = 378 + 70/63 = 448/63
  5. 448/63 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 42/7 + 10/9 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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