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Add 9/42 and 27/6

1st number: 9/42, 2nd number: 4 3/6

9/42 + 27/6 is 33/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    9/42 = 9 × 1/42 × 1 = 9/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/42 + 189/42 = 9 + 189/42 = 198/42
  5. 198/42 simplified gives 33/7
  6. So, 9/42 + 27/6 = 33/7
    In mixed form: 45/7

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