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Add 9/42 and 6/18

9/42 + 6/18 is 23/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   9/42 = 9 × 3/42 × 3 = 27/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/126 + 42/126 = 27 + 42/126 = 69/126
5. 69/126 simplified gives 23/42
6. So, 9/42 + 6/18 = 23/42

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