Add 9/36 and 16/42, Solve 9/36 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 9/36 and 16/42

9/36 + 16/42 is 53/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
16/42 = 16 × 6/42 × 6 = 96/252
Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 96/252 = 63 + 96/252 = 159/252
159/252 simplified gives 53/84
So, 9/36 + 16/42 = 53/84

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