Add 42/63 and 1/4
42/63 + 1/4 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
1/4 = 1 × 63/4 × 63 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 63/252 = 168 + 63/252 = 231/252 - 231/252 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 42/63 + 1/4 = 11/12
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