Add 2/42 and 27/18
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 9/18
2/42 + 27/18 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126 - Add the two like fractions:
6/126 + 189/126 = 6 + 189/126 = 195/126 - 195/126 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 2/42 + 27/18 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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