Add 35/63 and 2/42
35/63 + 2/42 is 38/63.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126 - Add the two like fractions:
70/126 + 6/126 = 70 + 6/126 = 76/126 - 76/126 simplified gives 38/63
- So, 35/63 + 2/42 = 38/63
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