Add 1/42 and 10/63
1/42 + 10/63 is 23/126.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126 - Add the two like fractions:
3/126 + 20/126 = 3 + 20/126 = 23/126 - So, 1/42 + 10/63 = 23/126
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