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Add 42/28 and 18/7

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 2 4/7

42/28 + 18/7 is 57/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    42/28 = 42 × 1/28 × 1 = 42/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    18/7 = 18 × 4/7 × 4 = 72/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/28 + 72/28 = 42 + 72/28 = 114/28
  5. 114/28 simplified gives 57/14
  6. So, 42/28 + 18/7 = 57/14
    In mixed form: 41/14

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