Add 20/18 and 48/42, Solve 1 2/18 + 1 6/42 as a fraction

Add 20/18 and 48/42

1^st number: 1 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

20/18 + 48/42 is 142/63.

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,
20/18 = 20 × 7/18 × 7 = 140/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
48/42 = 48 × 3/42 × 3 = 144/126
Add the two like fractions:
140/126 + 144/126 = 140 + 144/126 = 284/126
284/126 simplified gives 142/63
So, 20/18 + 48/42 = 142/63
In mixed form: 216/63

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