Add 42/72 and 63/84
42/72 + 63/84 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
63/84 = 63 × 6/84 × 6 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
294/504 + 378/504 = 294 + 378/504 = 672/504 - 672/504 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 42/72 + 63/84 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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