Add 63/42 and 7/9
1st number: 1 21/42, 2nd number: 7/9
63/42 + 7/9 is 41/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
63/42 = 63 × 3/42 × 3 = 189/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
7/9 = 7 × 14/9 × 14 = 98/126 - Add the two like fractions:
189/126 + 98/126 = 189 + 98/126 = 287/126 - 287/126 simplified gives 41/18
- So, 63/42 + 7/9 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18
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