Add 42/63 and 10/14
42/63 + 10/14 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
84/126 + 90/126 = 84 + 90/126 = 174/126 - 174/126 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 42/63 + 10/14 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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