Add 18/63 and 9/42
18/63 + 9/42 is 1/2.
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,
18/63 = 18 × 2/63 × 2 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
9/42 = 9 × 3/42 × 3 = 27/126 - Add the two like fractions:
36/126 + 27/126 = 36 + 27/126 = 63/126 - 63/126 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 18/63 + 9/42 = 1/2
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