63−42+121=
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Simplify each fraction.
Identify the least common denominator (LCD).
Convert each fraction to have this common denominator.
Perform the addition and subtraction.
Simplify the final result.
Let's work through each step:
Step 1: Simplify each fraction.
- simplifies to because both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 3.
- simplifies to because both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 2.
- is already in its simplest form.
Step 2: Identify the least common denominator (LCD).
- The denominators now are 2, 2, and 12. The LCD of 2 and 12 is 12.
Step 3: Convert each fraction to have this common denominator.
- (since and )
- (similarly converted)
- (already has the denominator 12)
Step 4: Perform the addition and subtraction:
Step 5: Simplify the final result:
The result is already in its simplest form.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .