Add 6/18 and 15/42
6/18 + 15/42 is 29/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
15/42 = 15 × 3/42 × 3 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 45/126 = 42 + 45/126 = 87/126 - 87/126 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 6/18 + 15/42 = 29/42
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