Add 6/42 and 40/63
6/42 + 40/63 is 7/9.
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,
40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126 - Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 80/126 = 18 + 80/126 = 98/126 - 98/126 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 6/42 + 40/63 = 7/9
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