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Add 20/9 and 42/63

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 42/63

20/9 + 42/63 is 26/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    20/9 = 20 × 7/9 × 7 = 140/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/63 + 42/63 = 140 + 42/63 = 182/63
  5. 182/63 simplified gives 26/9
  6. So, 20/9 + 42/63 = 26/9
    In mixed form: 28/9

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