Add 27/18 and 8/42
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 8/42
27/18 + 8/42 is 71/42.
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,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126 - Add the two like fractions:
189/126 + 24/126 = 189 + 24/126 = 213/126 - 213/126 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 27/18 + 8/42 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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