Add 15/18 and 14/42
15/18 + 14/42 is 7/6.
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,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
14/42 = 14 × 3/42 × 3 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
105/126 + 42/126 = 105 + 42/126 = 147/126 - 147/126 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 15/18 + 14/42 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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