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Add 81/42 and 2/9

1^st number: 1 39/42, 2^nd number: 2/9

81/42 + 2/9 is 271/126.

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,
   81/42 = 81 × 3/42 × 3 = 243/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   243/126 + 28/126 = 243 + 28/126 = 271/126
5. So, 81/42 + 2/9 = 271/126
   In mixed form: 219/126

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