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Add 6/9 and 42/15

1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 2 12/15

6/9 + 42/15 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    42/15 = 42 × 3/15 × 3 = 126/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/45 + 126/45 = 30 + 126/45 = 156/45
  5. 156/45 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 6/9 + 42/15 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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