Add 42/56 and 36/63
42/56 + 36/63 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504 - Add the two like fractions:
378/504 + 288/504 = 378 + 288/504 = 666/504 - 666/504 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 42/56 + 36/63 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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