Add 60/42 and 10/18, Solve 1 18/42 + 10/18 as a fraction

Add 60/42 and 10/18

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 10/18

60/42 + 10/18 is 125/63.

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,
60/42 = 60 × 3/42 × 3 = 180/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126
Add the two like fractions:
180/126 + 70/126 = 180 + 70/126 = 250/126
250/126 simplified gives 125/63
So, 60/42 + 10/18 = 125/63
In mixed form: 162/63

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