Add 42/12 and 6/63
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 6/63
42/12 + 6/63 is 151/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
42/12 = 42 × 21/12 × 21 = 882/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
882/252 + 24/252 = 882 + 24/252 = 906/252 - 906/252 simplified gives 151/42
- So, 42/12 + 6/63 = 151/42
In mixed form: 325/42
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