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Add 9/42 and 35/4

1st number: 9/42, 2nd number: 8 3/4

9/42 + 35/4 is 251/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 4 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    9/42 = 9 × 2/42 × 2 = 18/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/84 + 735/84 = 18 + 735/84 = 753/84
  5. 753/84 simplified gives 251/28
  6. So, 9/42 + 35/4 = 251/28
    In mixed form: 827/28

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