Add 36/42 and 10/18
36/42 + 10/18 is 89/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
36/42 = 36 × 3/42 × 3 = 108/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 70/126 = 108 + 70/126 = 178/126 - 178/126 simplified gives 89/63
- So, 36/42 + 10/18 = 89/63
In mixed form: 126/63
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