Add 6/63 and 24/42
6/63 + 24/42 is 2/3.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
12/126 + 72/126 = 12 + 72/126 = 84/126 - 84/126 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 6/63 + 24/42 = 2/3
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