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Add 42/9 and 2/8

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2/8

42/9 + 2/8 is 59/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    42/9 = 42 × 8/9 × 8 = 336/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/72 + 18/72 = 336 + 18/72 = 354/72
  5. 354/72 simplified gives 59/12
  6. So, 42/9 + 2/8 = 59/12
    In mixed form: 411/12

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