Add 2/42 and 28/63
2/42 + 28/63 is 31/63.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126 - Add the two like fractions:
6/126 + 56/126 = 6 + 56/126 = 62/126 - 62/126 simplified gives 31/63
- So, 2/42 + 28/63 = 31/63
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