Add 42/63 and 3/36
42/63 + 3/36 is 3/4.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 21/252 = 168 + 21/252 = 189/252 - 189/252 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 42/63 + 3/36 = 3/4
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