Add 72/63 and 5/6, Solve 1 9/63 + 5/6 as a fraction

Add 72/63 and 5/6

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 5/6

72/63 + 5/6 is 83/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
72/63 = 72 × 2/63 × 2 = 144/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
5/6 = 5 × 21/6 × 21 = 105/126
Add the two like fractions:
144/126 + 105/126 = 144 + 105/126 = 249/126
249/126 simplified gives 83/42
So, 72/63 + 5/6 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42

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