Add 42/9 and 1/14, Solve 4 6/9 + 1/14 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 1/14

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 1/14

42/9 + 1/14 is 199/42.

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,
42/9 = 42 × 14/9 × 14 = 588/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
1/14 = 1 × 9/14 × 9 = 9/126
Add the two like fractions:
588/126 + 9/126 = 588 + 9/126 = 597/126
597/126 simplified gives 199/42
So, 42/9 + 1/14 = 199/42
In mixed form: 431/42

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