Add 7/42 and 15/63
7/42 + 15/63 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
7/42 = 7 × 3/42 × 3 = 21/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126 - Add the two like fractions:
21/126 + 30/126 = 21 + 30/126 = 51/126 - 51/126 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 7/42 + 15/63 = 17/42
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