Add 4/42 and 16/63
4/42 + 16/63 is 22/63.
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,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Add the two like fractions:
12/126 + 32/126 = 12 + 32/126 = 44/126 - 44/126 simplified gives 22/63
- So, 4/42 + 16/63 = 22/63
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