Add 16/42 and 3/63
16/42 + 3/63 is 3/7.
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,
16/42 = 16 × 3/42 × 3 = 48/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
3/63 = 3 × 2/63 × 2 = 6/126 - Add the two like fractions:
48/126 + 6/126 = 48 + 6/126 = 54/126 - 54/126 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 16/42 + 3/63 = 3/7
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