Add 3/2 and 42/63
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 42/63
3/2 + 42/63 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
3/2 = 3 × 63/2 × 63 = 189/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
189/126 + 84/126 = 189 + 84/126 = 273/126 - 273/126 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 3/2 + 42/63 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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