Add 42/6 and 7/18
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 7/18
426 + 718 is 13318.
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,
718 = 7 × 118 × 1 = 718 - Add the two like fractions:
12618 + 718 = 126 + 718 = 13318 - So, 42/6 + 7/18 = 133/18
In mixed form: 7718
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