Add 1/42 and 1/18
1/42 + 1/18 is 5/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
1/42 = 1 × 3/42 × 3 = 3/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126 - Add the two like fractions:
3/126 + 7/126 = 3 + 7/126 = 10/126 - 10/126 simplified gives 5/63
- So, 1/42 + 1/18 = 5/63
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