Add 42/28 and 6/18, Solve 1 14/28 + 6/18 as a fraction

Add 42/28 and 6/18

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 6/18

42/28 + 6/18 is 11/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
42/28 = 42 × 9/28 × 9 = 378/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
6/18 = 6 × 14/18 × 14 = 84/252
Add the two like fractions:
378/252 + 84/252 = 378 + 84/252 = 462/252
462/252 simplified gives 11/6
So, 42/28 + 6/18 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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