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Add 15/18 and 42/8

1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 5 2/8

15/18 + 42/8 is 73/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    42/8 = 42 × 9/8 × 9 = 378/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/72 + 378/72 = 60 + 378/72 = 438/72
  5. 438/72 simplified gives 73/12
  6. So, 15/18 + 42/8 = 73/12
    In mixed form: 61/12

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