Add 18/42 and 9/14
18/42 + 9/14 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
18/42 = 18 × 1/42 × 1 = 18/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42 - Add the two like fractions:
18/42 + 27/42 = 18 + 27/42 = 45/42 - 45/42 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 18/42 + 9/14 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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