Add 25/63 and 36/42
25/63 + 36/42 is 79/63.
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,
25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
36/42 = 36 × 3/42 × 3 = 108/126 - Add the two like fractions:
50/126 + 108/126 = 50 + 108/126 = 158/126 - 158/126 simplified gives 79/63
- So, 25/63 + 36/42 = 79/63
In mixed form: 116/63
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