Add 5/63 and 30/42
5/63 + 30/42 is 50/63.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
30/42 = 30 × 3/42 × 3 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
10/126 + 90/126 = 10 + 90/126 = 100/126 - 100/126 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 5/63 + 30/42 = 50/63
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