Add 25/18 and 6/42
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 6/42
25/18 + 6/42 is 193/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126 - Add the two like fractions:
175/126 + 18/126 = 175 + 18/126 = 193/126 - So, 25/18 + 6/42 = 193/126
In mixed form: 167/126
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