Add 9/63 and 42/60
9/63 + 42/60 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
9/63 = 9 × 20/63 × 20 = 180/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
42/60 = 42 × 21/60 × 21 = 882/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1260 + 882/1260 = 180 + 882/1260 = 1062/1260 - 1062/1260 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 9/63 + 42/60 = 59/70
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