Add 42/4 and 3/18
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 3/18
42/4 + 3/18 is 32/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
42/4 = 42 × 9/4 × 9 = 378/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
378/36 + 6/36 = 378 + 6/36 = 384/36 - 384/36 simplified gives 32/3
- So, 42/4 + 3/18 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3
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