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Add 5/9 and 35/42

5/9 + 35/42 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    35/42 = 35 × 3/42 × 3 = 105/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/126 + 105/126 = 70 + 105/126 = 175/126
  5. 175/126 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 5/9 + 35/42 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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