Add 42/63 and 14/16
42/63 + 14/16 is 37/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
42/63 = 42 × 16/63 × 16 = 672/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
14/16 = 14 × 63/16 × 63 = 882/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
672/1008 + 882/1008 = 672 + 882/1008 = 1554/1008 - 1554/1008 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 42/63 + 14/16 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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