Add 30/63 and 12/42
30/63 + 12/42 is 16/21.
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,
30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
12/42 = 12 × 3/42 × 3 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
60/126 + 36/126 = 60 + 36/126 = 96/126 - 96/126 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 30/63 + 12/42 = 16/21
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