Add 18/30 and 6/42
18/30 + 6/42 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 30/210 = 126 + 30/210 = 156/210 - 156/210 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 18/30 + 6/42 = 26/35
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