Add 18/28 and 25/42
18/28 + 25/42 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
25/42 = 25 × 2/42 × 2 = 50/84 - Add the two like fractions:
54/84 + 50/84 = 54 + 50/84 = 104/84 - 104/84 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 18/28 + 25/42 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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