Add 2/63 and 80/42
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 38/42
2/63 + 80/42 is 122/63.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
80/42 = 80 × 3/42 × 3 = 240/126 - Add the two like fractions:
4/126 + 240/126 = 4 + 240/126 = 244/126 - 244/126 simplified gives 122/63
- So, 2/63 + 80/42 = 122/63
In mixed form: 159/63
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