Add 9/14 and 42/63
9/14 + 42/63 is 55/42.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
81/126 + 84/126 = 81 + 84/126 = 165/126 - 165/126 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 9/14 + 42/63 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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