Add 45/63 and 40/42
45/63 + 40/42 is 5/3.
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,
45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
40/42 = 40 × 3/42 × 3 = 120/126 - Add the two like fractions:
90/126 + 120/126 = 90 + 120/126 = 210/126 - 210/126 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 45/63 + 40/42 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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