Add 10/42 and 32/9, Solve 10/42 + 3 5/9 as a fraction

Add 10/42 and 32/9

1^st number: 10/42, 2^nd number: 3 5/9

10/42 + 32/9 is 239/63.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
10/42 = 10 × 3/42 × 3 = 30/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
32/9 = 32 × 14/9 × 14 = 448/126
Add the two like fractions:
30/126 + 448/126 = 30 + 448/126 = 478/126
478/126 simplified gives 239/63
So, 10/42 + 32/9 = 239/63
In mixed form: 350/63

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