Add 4/63 and 49/42
1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 1 7/42
4/63 + 49/42 is 155/126.
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,
4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
49/42 = 49 × 3/42 × 3 = 147/126 - Add the two like fractions:
8/126 + 147/126 = 8 + 147/126 = 155/126 - So, 4/63 + 49/42 = 155/126
In mixed form: 129/126
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