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Add 42/14 and 18/5

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 3 3/5

42/14 + 18/5 is 33/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    42/14 = 42 × 5/14 × 5 = 210/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    18/5 = 18 × 14/5 × 14 = 252/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/70 + 252/70 = 210 + 252/70 = 462/70
  5. 462/70 simplified gives 33/5
  6. So, 42/14 + 18/5 = 33/5
    In mixed form: 63/5

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