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Add 8/42 and 60/9

1st number: 8/42, 2nd number: 6 6/9

8/42 + 60/9 is 48/7.

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,
    8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    60/9 = 60 × 14/9 × 14 = 840/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/126 + 840/126 = 24 + 840/126 = 864/126
  5. 864/126 simplified gives 48/7
  6. So, 8/42 + 60/9 = 48/7
    In mixed form: 66/7

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