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Add 1/42 and 2/63

1/42 + 2/63 is 1/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/126 + 4/126 = 3 + 4/126 = 7/126
  5. 7/126 simplified gives 1/18
  6. So, 1/42 + 2/63 = 1/18

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