Add 42/18 and 15/4
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 3 3/4
42/18 + 15/4 is 73/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
42/18 = 42 × 2/18 × 2 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36 - Add the two like fractions:
84/36 + 135/36 = 84 + 135/36 = 219/36 - 219/36 simplified gives 73/12
- So, 42/18 + 15/4 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12
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