Add 6/42 and 15/18
6/42 + 15/18 is 41/42.
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,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 105/126 = 18 + 105/126 = 123/126 - 123/126 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 6/42 + 15/18 = 41/42
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