Add 3/63 and 42/81
3/63 + 42/81 is 107/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
3/63 = 3 × 9/63 × 9 = 27/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
42/81 = 42 × 7/81 × 7 = 294/567 - Add the two like fractions:
27/567 + 294/567 = 27 + 294/567 = 321/567 - 321/567 simplified gives 107/189
- So, 3/63 + 42/81 = 107/189
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