Add 48/63 and 9/42
48/63 + 9/42 is 41/42.
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,
48/63 = 48 × 2/63 × 2 = 96/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
9/42 = 9 × 3/42 × 3 = 27/126 - Add the two like fractions:
96/126 + 27/126 = 96 + 27/126 = 123/126 - 123/126 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 48/63 + 9/42 = 41/42
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