Add 10/2 and 42/18
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/18
10/2 + 42/18 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
10/2 = 10 × 9/2 × 9 = 90/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
42/18 = 42 × 1/18 × 1 = 42/18 - Add the two like fractions:
90/18 + 42/18 = 90 + 42/18 = 132/18 - 132/18 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 10/2 + 42/18 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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