Add 60/63 and 12/42
60/63 + 12/42 is 26/21.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 2/63 × 2 = 120/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
12/42 = 12 × 3/42 × 3 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
120/126 + 36/126 = 120 + 36/126 = 156/126 - 156/126 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 60/63 + 12/42 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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