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Add 5/42 and 9/28

5/42 + 9/28 is 37/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/84 + 27/84 = 10 + 27/84 = 37/84
  5. So, 5/42 + 9/28 = 37/84

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