Add 54/42 and 6/63
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 6/63
54/42 + 6/63 is 29/21.
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,
54/42 = 54 × 3/42 × 3 = 162/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Add the two like fractions:
162/126 + 12/126 = 162 + 12/126 = 174/126 - 174/126 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 54/42 + 6/63 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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