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Add 10/42 and 18/28

10/42 + 18/28 is 37/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    10/42 = 10 × 2/42 × 2 = 20/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/84 + 54/84 = 20 + 54/84 = 74/84
  5. 74/84 simplified gives 37/42
  6. So, 10/42 + 18/28 = 37/42

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