Add 10/63 and 16/42
10/63 + 16/42 is 34/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
16/42 = 16 × 3/42 × 3 = 48/126 - Add the two like fractions:
20/126 + 48/126 = 20 + 48/126 = 68/126 - 68/126 simplified gives 34/63
- So, 10/63 + 16/42 = 34/63
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