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Add 42/7 and 2/18

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 2/18

42/7 + 2/18 is 55/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    42/7 = 42 × 18/7 × 18 = 756/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/126 + 14/126 = 756 + 14/126 = 770/126
  5. 770/126 simplified gives 55/9
  6. So, 42/7 + 2/18 = 55/9
    In mixed form: 61/9

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