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Add 6/42 and 42/9

1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 4 6/9

6/42 + 42/9 is 101/21.

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,
    6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    42/9 = 42 × 14/9 × 14 = 588/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/126 + 588/126 = 18 + 588/126 = 606/126
  5. 606/126 simplified gives 101/21
  6. So, 6/42 + 42/9 = 101/21
    In mixed form: 417/21

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