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Add 3/42 and 1/18

3/42 + 1/18 is 8/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/126 + 7/126 = 9 + 7/126 = 16/126
  5. 16/126 simplified gives 8/63
  6. So, 3/42 + 1/18 = 8/63

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