Add 2/42 and 27/63
2/42 + 27/63 is 10/21.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
27/63 = 27 × 2/63 × 2 = 54/126 - Add the two like fractions:
6/126 + 54/126 = 6 + 54/126 = 60/126 - 60/126 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 2/42 + 27/63 = 10/21
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