Add 21/42 and 40/63
21/42 + 40/63 is 143/126.
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,
21/42 = 21 × 3/42 × 3 = 63/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126 - Add the two like fractions:
63/126 + 80/126 = 63 + 80/126 = 143/126 - So, 21/42 + 40/63 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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