Add 45/42 and 16/63
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 16/63
45/42 + 16/63 is 167/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
45/42 = 45 × 3/42 × 3 = 135/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Add the two like fractions:
135/126 + 32/126 = 135 + 32/126 = 167/126 - So, 45/42 + 16/63 = 167/126
In mixed form: 141/126
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