Add 49/42 and 5/9, Solve 1 7/42 + 5/9 as a fraction

Add 49/42 and 5/9

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 5/9

49/42 + 5/9 is 31/18.

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,
49/42 = 49 × 3/42 × 3 = 147/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126
Add the two like fractions:
147/126 + 70/126 = 147 + 70/126 = 217/126
217/126 simplified gives 31/18
So, 49/42 + 5/9 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18

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