Add 42/63 and 28/35
42/63 + 28/35 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
28/35 = 28 × 9/35 × 9 = 252/315 - Add the two like fractions:
210/315 + 252/315 = 210 + 252/315 = 462/315 - 462/315 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 42/63 + 28/35 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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