Add 42/18 and 1/84
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1/84
42/18 + 1/84 is 197/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
42/18 = 42 × 14/18 × 14 = 588/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
1/84 = 1 × 3/84 × 3 = 3/252 - Add the two like fractions:
588/252 + 3/252 = 588 + 3/252 = 591/252 - 591/252 simplified gives 197/84
- So, 42/18 + 1/84 = 197/84
In mixed form: 229/84
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