Add 10/9 and 50/42, Solve 1 1/9 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 10/9 and 50/42

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

10/9 + 50/42 is 145/63.

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,
10/9 = 10 × 14/9 × 14 = 140/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
50/42 = 50 × 3/42 × 3 = 150/126
Add the two like fractions:
140/126 + 150/126 = 140 + 150/126 = 290/126
290/126 simplified gives 145/63
So, 10/9 + 50/42 = 145/63
In mixed form: 219/63

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