Add 42/9 and 8/18
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 8/18
42/9 + 8/18 is 46/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
42/9 = 42 × 2/9 × 2 = 84/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
84/18 + 8/18 = 84 + 8/18 = 92/18 - 92/18 simplified gives 46/9
- So, 42/9 + 8/18 = 46/9
In mixed form: 51/9
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