Add 42/49 and 28/63
42/49 + 28/63 is 82/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
42/49 = 42 × 9/49 × 9 = 378/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
28/63 = 28 × 7/63 × 7 = 196/441 - Add the two like fractions:
378/441 + 196/441 = 378 + 196/441 = 574/441 - 574/441 simplified gives 82/63
- So, 42/49 + 28/63 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63
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