Add 2/42 and 21/18, Solve 2/42 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 2/42 and 21/18

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

2/42 + 21/18 is 17/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
21/18 = 21 × 7/18 × 7 = 147/126
Add the two like fractions:
6/126 + 147/126 = 6 + 147/126 = 153/126
153/126 simplified gives 17/14
So, 2/42 + 21/18 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14

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