Add 42/18 and 14/25, Solve 2 6/18 + 14/25 as a fraction

Add 42/18 and 14/25

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 14/25

42/18 + 14/25 is 217/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
14/25 = 14 × 18/25 × 18 = 252/450
Add the two like fractions:
1050/450 + 252/450 = 1050 + 252/450 = 1302/450
1302/450 simplified gives 217/75
So, 42/18 + 14/25 = 217/75
In mixed form: 267/75

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