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Add 49/42 and 35/9

1st number: 1 7/42, 2nd number: 3 8/9

49/42 + 35/9 is 91/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    49/42 = 49 × 3/42 × 3 = 147/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    35/9 = 35 × 14/9 × 14 = 490/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/126 + 490/126 = 147 + 490/126 = 637/126
  5. 637/126 simplified gives 91/18
  6. So, 49/42 + 35/9 = 91/18
    In mixed form: 51/18

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