Add 6/18 and 16/42
6/18 + 16/42 is 5/7.
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,
16/42 = 16 × 3/42 × 3 = 48/126 - Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 48/126 = 42 + 48/126 = 90/126 - 90/126 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 6/18 + 16/42 = 5/7
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