Add 10/63 and 5/42
10/63 + 5/42 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126 - Add the two like fractions:
20/126 + 15/126 = 20 + 15/126 = 35/126 - 35/126 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 10/63 + 5/42 = 5/18
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