Add 32/63 and 6/42
32/63 + 6/42 is 41/63.
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,
32/63 = 32 × 2/63 × 2 = 64/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126 - Add the two like fractions:
64/126 + 18/126 = 64 + 18/126 = 82/126 - 82/126 simplified gives 41/63
- So, 32/63 + 6/42 = 41/63
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