Add 6/63 and 42/35
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 7/35
6/63 + 42/35 is 136/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315 - Add the two like fractions:
30/315 + 378/315 = 30 + 378/315 = 408/315 - 408/315 simplified gives 136/105
- So, 6/63 + 42/35 = 136/105
In mixed form: 131/105
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