Add 15/42 and 5/18
15/42 + 5/18 is 40/63.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Add the two like fractions:
45/126 + 35/126 = 45 + 35/126 = 80/126 - 80/126 simplified gives 40/63
- So, 15/42 + 5/18 = 40/63
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