Add 42/27 and 42/9, Solve 1 15/27 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 42/9

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

42/27 + 42/9 is 56/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 9 is 27

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
42/27 = 42 × 1/27 × 1 = 42/27
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
42/9 = 42 × 3/9 × 3 = 126/27
Add the two like fractions:
42/27 + 126/27 = 42 + 126/27 = 168/27
168/27 simplified gives 56/9
So, 42/27 + 42/9 = 56/9
In mixed form: 62/9

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