Add 6/42 and 30/63
6/42 + 30/63 is 13/21.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126 - Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 60/126 = 18 + 60/126 = 78/126 - 78/126 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 6/42 + 30/63 = 13/21
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