Add 63/42 and 9/32, Solve 1 21/42 + 9/32 as a fraction

Add 63/42 and 9/32

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 9/32

63/42 + 9/32 is 57/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
63/42 = 63 × 16/42 × 16 = 1008/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
Add the two like fractions:
1008/672 + 189/672 = 1008 + 189/672 = 1197/672
1197/672 simplified gives 57/32
So, 63/42 + 9/32 = 57/32
In mixed form: 125/32

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