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Add 42/9 and 5/6

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 5/6

42/9 + 5/6 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    42/9 = 42 × 2/9 × 2 = 84/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/18 + 15/18 = 84 + 15/18 = 99/18
  5. 99/18 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 42/9 + 5/6 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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