Add 42/72 and 6/18
42/72 + 6/18 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
42/72 + 24/72 = 42 + 24/72 = 66/72 - 66/72 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 42/72 + 6/18 = 11/12
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