Add 42/63 and 3/56
42/63 + 3/56 is 121/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 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 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 27/504 = 336 + 27/504 = 363/504 - 363/504 simplified gives 121/168
- So, 42/63 + 3/56 = 121/168
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