Add 42/6 and 14/18
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 14/18
42/6 + 14/18 is 70/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
42/6 = 42 × 3/6 × 3 = 126/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
14/18 = 14 × 1/18 × 1 = 14/18 - Add the two like fractions:
126/18 + 14/18 = 126 + 14/18 = 140/18 - 140/18 simplified gives 70/9
- So, 42/6 + 14/18 = 70/9
In mixed form: 77/9
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