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Add 42/84 and 36/9

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 4 0/9

42/84 + 36/9 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   42/84 = 42 × 3/84 × 3 = 126/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   36/9 = 36 × 28/9 × 28 = 1008/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/252 + 1008/252 = 126 + 1008/252 = 1134/252
5. 1134/252 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 42/84 + 36/9 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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