Add 1/9 and 36/42, Solve 1/9 + 36/42 as a fraction

Add 1/9 and 36/42

1/9 + 36/42 is 61/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
1/9 = 1 × 14/9 × 14 = 14/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
36/42 = 36 × 3/42 × 3 = 108/126
Add the two like fractions:
14/126 + 108/126 = 14 + 108/126 = 122/126
122/126 simplified gives 61/63
So, 1/9 + 36/42 = 61/63

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