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Add 15/42 and 5/18

15/42 + 5/18 is 40/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    15/42 = 15 × 3/42 × 3 = 45/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/126 + 35/126 = 45 + 35/126 = 80/126
  5. 80/126 simplified gives 40/63
  6. So, 15/42 + 5/18 = 40/63

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