Add 9/42 and 36/15, Solve 9/42 + 2 6/15 as a fraction

Add 9/42 and 36/15

1^st number: 9/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

9/42 + 36/15 is 183/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
36/15 = 36 × 14/15 × 14 = 504/210
Add the two like fractions:
45/210 + 504/210 = 45 + 504/210 = 549/210
549/210 simplified gives 183/70
So, 9/42 + 36/15 = 183/70
In mixed form: 243/70

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