Add 3/7 and 42/63
3/7 + 42/63 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
3/7 = 3 × 9/7 × 9 = 27/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63 - Add the two like fractions:
27/63 + 42/63 = 27 + 42/63 = 69/63 - 69/63 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 3/7 + 42/63 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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