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Add 2/42 and 80/18

1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 4 8/18

2/42 + 80/18 is 283/63.

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,
    80/18 = 80 × 7/18 × 7 = 560/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/126 + 560/126 = 6 + 560/126 = 566/126
  5. 566/126 simplified gives 283/63
  6. So, 2/42 + 80/18 = 283/63
    In mixed form: 431/63

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