Add 63/72 and 6/42, Solve 63/72 + 6/42 as a fraction

Add 63/72 and 6/42

63/72 + 6/42 is 57/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
63/72 = 63 × 7/72 × 7 = 441/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
6/42 = 6 × 12/42 × 12 = 72/504
Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 72/504 = 441 + 72/504 = 513/504
513/504 simplified gives 57/56
So, 63/72 + 6/42 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56

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