Add 42/63 and 63/42
1st number: 42/63, 2nd number: 1 21/42
42/63 + 63/42 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
63/42 = 63 × 3/42 × 3 = 189/126 - Add the two like fractions:
84/126 + 189/126 = 84 + 189/126 = 273/126 - 273/126 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 42/63 + 63/42 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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