Add 4/42 and 1/63
4/42 + 1/63 is 1/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
4/42 = 4 × 3/42 × 3 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126 - Add the two like fractions:
12/126 + 2/126 = 12 + 2/126 = 14/126 - 14/126 simplified gives 1/9
- So, 4/42 + 1/63 = 1/9
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