Add 7/14 and 42/63
7/14 + 42/63 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
7/14 = 7 × 9/14 × 9 = 63/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
63/126 + 84/126 = 63 + 84/126 = 147/126 - 147/126 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 7/14 + 42/63 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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