Add 18/42 and 9/35
18/42 + 9/35 is 24/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 54/210 = 90 + 54/210 = 144/210 - 144/210 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 18/42 + 9/35 = 24/35
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