Add 28/63 and 40/42
28/63 + 40/42 is 88/63.
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,
28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
40/42 = 40 × 3/42 × 3 = 120/126 - Add the two like fractions:
56/126 + 120/126 = 56 + 120/126 = 176/126 - 176/126 simplified gives 88/63
- So, 28/63 + 40/42 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63
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