Add 18/8 and 42/72
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 42/72
18/8 + 42/72 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
18/8 = 18 × 9/8 × 9 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 42/72 = 162 + 42/72 = 204/72 - 204/72 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 18/8 + 42/72 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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