Add 42/18 and 32/36
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 32/36
42/18 + 32/36 is 29/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 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 36 × 1 = 36,
32/36 = 32 × 1/36 × 1 = 32/36 - Add the two like fractions:
84/36 + 32/36 = 84 + 32/36 = 116/36 - 116/36 simplified gives 29/9
- So, 42/18 + 32/36 = 29/9
In mixed form: 32/9
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