Add 30/9 and 9/14, Solve 3 3/9 + 9/14 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 9/14

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 9/14

30/9 + 9/14 is 167/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
30/9 = 30 × 14/9 × 14 = 420/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
Add the two like fractions:
420/126 + 81/126 = 420 + 81/126 = 501/126
501/126 simplified gives 167/42
So, 30/9 + 9/14 = 167/42
In mixed form: 341/42

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