Add 9/42 and 72/35, Solve 9/42 + 2 2/35 as a fraction

Add 9/42 and 72/35

1^st number: 9/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

9/42 + 72/35 is 159/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
Add the two like fractions:
45/210 + 432/210 = 45 + 432/210 = 477/210
477/210 simplified gives 159/70
So, 9/42 + 72/35 = 159/70
In mixed form: 219/70

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