Add 20/9 and 60/42, Solve 2 2/9 + 1 18/42 as a fraction

Add 20/9 and 60/42

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

20/9 + 60/42 is 230/63.

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,
20/9 = 20 × 14/9 × 14 = 280/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
60/42 = 60 × 3/42 × 3 = 180/126
Add the two like fractions:
280/126 + 180/126 = 280 + 180/126 = 460/126
460/126 simplified gives 230/63
So, 20/9 + 60/42 = 230/63
In mixed form: 341/63

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