Add 32/42 and 49/9, Solve 32/42 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 32/42 and 49/9

1^st number: 32/42, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

32/42 + 49/9 is 391/63.

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,
32/42 = 32 × 3/42 × 3 = 96/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
49/9 = 49 × 14/9 × 14 = 686/126
Add the two like fractions:
96/126 + 686/126 = 96 + 686/126 = 782/126
782/126 simplified gives 391/63
So, 32/42 + 49/9 = 391/63
In mixed form: 613/63

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