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Add 64/42 and 1/9

1st number: 1 22/42, 2nd number: 1/9

64/42 + 1/9 is 103/63.

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,
    64/42 = 64 × 3/42 × 3 = 192/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    1/9 = 1 × 14/9 × 14 = 14/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/126 + 14/126 = 192 + 14/126 = 206/126
  5. 206/126 simplified gives 103/63
  6. So, 64/42 + 1/9 = 103/63
    In mixed form: 140/63

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