Add 84/42 and 32/63
1st number: 2 0/42, 2nd number: 32/63
84/42 + 32/63 is 158/63.
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,
84/42 = 84 × 3/42 × 3 = 252/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
32/63 = 32 × 2/63 × 2 = 64/126 - Add the two like fractions:
252/126 + 64/126 = 252 + 64/126 = 316/126 - 316/126 simplified gives 158/63
- So, 84/42 + 32/63 = 158/63
In mixed form: 232/63
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