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Add 6/9 and 25/42

6/9 + 25/42 is 53/42.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 14/9 × 14 = 84/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    25/42 = 25 × 3/42 × 3 = 75/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/126 + 75/126 = 84 + 75/126 = 159/126
  5. 159/126 simplified gives 53/42
  6. So, 6/9 + 25/42 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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