Add 3/42 and 42/63
3/42 + 42/63 is 31/42.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
9/126 + 84/126 = 9 + 84/126 = 93/126 - 93/126 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 3/42 + 42/63 = 31/42
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