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Add 42/18 and 1/4

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1/4

42/18 + 1/4 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    42/18 = 42 × 2/18 × 2 = 84/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    1/4 = 1 × 9/4 × 9 = 9/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/36 + 9/36 = 84 + 9/36 = 93/36
  5. 93/36 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 42/18 + 1/4 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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