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Add 21/18 and 3/42

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

21/18 + 3/42 is 26/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    21/18 = 21 × 7/18 × 7 = 147/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/126 + 9/126 = 147 + 9/126 = 156/126
  5. 156/126 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 21/18 + 3/42 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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