Add 42/18 and 63/75
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 63/75
42/18 + 63/75 is 238/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 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 75 × 6 = 450,
63/75 = 63 × 6/75 × 6 = 378/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/450 + 378/450 = 1050 + 378/450 = 1428/450 - 1428/450 simplified gives 238/75
- So, 42/18 + 63/75 = 238/75
In mixed form: 313/75
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