Add 18/42 and 15/30
18/42 + 15/30 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 105/210 = 90 + 105/210 = 195/210 - 195/210 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 18/42 + 15/30 = 13/14
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