Add 2/18 and 12/42
2/18 + 12/42 is 25/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
12/42 = 12 × 3/42 × 3 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
14/126 + 36/126 = 14 + 36/126 = 50/126 - 50/126 simplified gives 25/63
- So, 2/18 + 12/42 = 25/63
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