Add 18/63 and 8/42
18/63 + 8/42 is 10/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
18/63 = 18 × 2/63 × 2 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126 - Add the two like fractions:
36/126 + 24/126 = 36 + 24/126 = 60/126 - 60/126 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 18/63 + 8/42 = 10/21
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