Add 5/9 and 63/42, Solve 5/9 + 1 21/42 as a fraction

Add 5/9 and 63/42

1^st number: 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

5/9 + 63/42 is 37/18.

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,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
63/42 = 63 × 3/42 × 3 = 189/126
Add the two like fractions:
70/126 + 189/126 = 70 + 189/126 = 259/126
259/126 simplified gives 37/18
So, 5/9 + 63/42 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18

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