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Add 42/2 and 9/63

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 9/63

42/2 + 9/63 is 148/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    42/2 = 42 × 63/2 × 63 = 2646/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/126 + 18/126 = 2646 + 18/126 = 2664/126
  5. 2664/126 simplified gives 148/7
  6. So, 42/2 + 9/63 = 148/7
    In mixed form: 211/7

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