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Add 18/3 and 42/8

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 5 2/8

18/3 + 42/8 is 45/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    18/3 = 18 × 8/3 × 8 = 144/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    42/8 = 42 × 3/8 × 3 = 126/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/24 + 126/24 = 144 + 126/24 = 270/24
  5. 270/24 simplified gives 45/4
  6. So, 18/3 + 42/8 = 45/4
    In mixed form: 111/4

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