Add 16/9 and 6/42, Solve 1 7/9 + 6/42 as a fraction

Add 16/9 and 6/42

1^st number: 1 7/9, 2^nd number: 6/42

16/9 + 6/42 is 121/63.

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,
16/9 = 16 × 14/9 × 14 = 224/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126
Add the two like fractions:
224/126 + 18/126 = 224 + 18/126 = 242/126
242/126 simplified gives 121/63
So, 16/9 + 6/42 = 121/63
In mixed form: 158/63

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