Add 42/63 and 27/72
42/63 + 27/72 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 189/504 = 336 + 189/504 = 525/504 - 525/504 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 42/63 + 27/72 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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