Add 42/63 and 27/28
42/63 + 27/28 is 137/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 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 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 243/252 = 168 + 243/252 = 411/252 - 411/252 simplified gives 137/84
- So, 42/63 + 27/28 = 137/84
In mixed form: 153/84
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