Add 64/42 and 5/9, Solve 1 22/42 + 5/9 as a fraction

Add 64/42 and 5/9

1^st number: 1 22/42, 2^nd number: 5/9

64/42 + 5/9 is 131/63.

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,
64/42 = 64 × 3/42 × 3 = 192/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126
Add the two like fractions:
192/126 + 70/126 = 192 + 70/126 = 262/126
262/126 simplified gives 131/63
So, 64/42 + 5/9 = 131/63
In mixed form: 25/63

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