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Add 2/42 and 75/18

1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 4 3/18

2/42 + 75/18 is 59/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    75/18 = 75 × 7/18 × 7 = 525/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/126 + 525/126 = 6 + 525/126 = 531/126
  5. 531/126 simplified gives 59/14
  6. So, 2/42 + 75/18 = 59/14
    In mixed form: 43/14

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