Add 12/42 and 25/63
12/42 + 25/63 is 43/63.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 3/42 × 3 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126 - Add the two like fractions:
36/126 + 50/126 = 36 + 50/126 = 86/126 - 86/126 simplified gives 43/63
- So, 12/42 + 25/63 = 43/63
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