Add 36/42 and 50/63
36/42 + 50/63 is 104/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
36/42 = 36 × 3/42 × 3 = 108/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
50/63 = 50 × 2/63 × 2 = 100/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 100/126 = 108 + 100/126 = 208/126 - 208/126 simplified gives 104/63
- So, 36/42 + 50/63 = 104/63
In mixed form: 141/63
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