Add 6/42 and 70/9, Solve 6/42 + 7 7/9 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 70/9

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

6/42 + 70/9 is 499/63.

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,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
70/9 = 70 × 14/9 × 14 = 980/126
Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 980/126 = 18 + 980/126 = 998/126
998/126 simplified gives 499/63
So, 6/42 + 70/9 = 499/63
In mixed form: 758/63

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