Add 14/9 and 28/42, Solve 1 5/9 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 14/9 and 28/42

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 28/42

14/9 + 28/42 is 20/9.

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,
14/9 = 14 × 14/9 × 14 = 196/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
28/42 = 28 × 3/42 × 3 = 84/126
Add the two like fractions:
196/126 + 84/126 = 196 + 84/126 = 280/126
280/126 simplified gives 20/9
So, 14/9 + 28/42 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9

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