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Add 10/18 and 8/42

10/18 + 8/42 is 47/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/126 + 24/126 = 70 + 24/126 = 94/126
  5. 94/126 simplified gives 47/63
  6. So, 10/18 + 8/42 = 47/63

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