Add 10/18 and 3/42
10/18 + 3/42 is 79/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126 - Add the two like fractions:
70/126 + 9/126 = 70 + 9/126 = 79/126 - So, 10/18 + 3/42 = 79/126
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