Add 2/42 and 28/9, Solve 2/42 + 3 1/9 as a fraction

Add 2/42 and 28/9

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

2/42 + 28/9 is 199/63.

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,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
28/9 = 28 × 14/9 × 14 = 392/126
Add the two like fractions:
6/126 + 392/126 = 6 + 392/126 = 398/126
398/126 simplified gives 199/63
So, 2/42 + 28/9 = 199/63
In mixed form: 310/63

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