Add 3/14 and 42/63
3/14 + 42/63 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
27/126 + 84/126 = 27 + 84/126 = 111/126 - 111/126 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 3/14 + 42/63 = 37/42
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