Add 42/18 and 1/8, Solve 2 6/18 + 1/8 as a fraction

Add 42/18 and 1/8

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 1/8

42/18 + 1/8 is 59/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72
Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 9/72 = 168 + 9/72 = 177/72
177/72 simplified gives 59/24
So, 42/18 + 1/8 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24

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