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Add 9/36 and 8/42

9/36 + 8/42 is 37/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 42 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
    8/42 = 8 × 6/42 × 6 = 48/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/252 + 48/252 = 63 + 48/252 = 111/252
  5. 111/252 simplified gives 37/84
  6. So, 9/36 + 8/42 = 37/84

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