Add 42/6 and 25/18
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1 7/18
426 + 2518 is 15118.
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,
426 = 42 × 36 × 3 = 12618 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
2518 = 25 × 118 × 1 = 2518 - Add the two like fractions:
12618 + 2518 = 126 + 2518 = 15118 - So, 42/6 + 25/18 = 151/18
In mixed form: 8718
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