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Add 45/18 and 12/42

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 12/42

45/18 + 12/42 is 39/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 42 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    45/18 = 45 × 7/18 × 7 = 315/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    12/42 = 12 × 3/42 × 3 = 36/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/126 + 36/126 = 315 + 36/126 = 351/126
  5. 351/126 simplified gives 39/14
  6. So, 45/18 + 12/42 = 39/14
    In mixed form: 211/14

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