Add 36/63 and 7/42
36/63 + 7/42 is 31/42.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 2/63 × 2 = 72/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
7/42 = 7 × 3/42 × 3 = 21/126 - Add the two like fractions:
72/126 + 21/126 = 72 + 21/126 = 93/126 - 93/126 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 36/63 + 7/42 = 31/42
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