Add 6/42 and 10/18
6/42 + 10/18 is 44/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 70/126 = 18 + 70/126 = 88/126 - 88/126 simplified gives 44/63
- So, 6/42 + 10/18 = 44/63
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