Add 49/9 and 7/42, Solve 5 4/9 + 7/42 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 7/42

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 7/42

49/9 + 7/42 is 101/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
49/9 = 49 × 14/9 × 14 = 686/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
7/42 = 7 × 3/42 × 3 = 21/126
Add the two like fractions:
686/126 + 21/126 = 686 + 21/126 = 707/126
707/126 simplified gives 101/18
So, 49/9 + 7/42 = 101/18
In mixed form: 511/18

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