Add 42/63 and 24/36
42/63 + 24/36 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 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 36 × 7 = 252,
24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 168/252 = 168 + 168/252 = 336/252 - 336/252 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 42/63 + 24/36 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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