Add 15/42 and 2/18
15/42 + 2/18 is 59/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
15/42 = 15 × 3/42 × 3 = 45/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Add the two like fractions:
45/126 + 14/126 = 45 + 14/126 = 59/126 - So, 15/42 + 2/18 = 59/126
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