Add 14/63 and 4/42
14/63 + 4/42 is 20/63.
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,
14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
4/42 = 4 × 3/42 × 3 = 12/126 - Add the two like fractions:
28/126 + 12/126 = 28 + 12/126 = 40/126 - 40/126 simplified gives 20/63
- So, 14/63 + 4/42 = 20/63
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