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Add 9/6 and 42/35

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1 7/35

9/6 + 42/35 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/210 + 252/210 = 315 + 252/210 = 567/210
  5. 567/210 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 9/6 + 42/35 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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