Add 42/4 and 10/63
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 10/63
42/4 + 10/63 is 1343/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
42/4 = 42 × 63/4 × 63 = 2646/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/252 + 40/252 = 2646 + 40/252 = 2686/252 - 2686/252 simplified gives 1343/126
- So, 42/4 + 10/63 = 1343/126
In mixed form: 1083/126
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