Add 7/18 and 36/42
7/18 + 36/42 is 157/126.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 7/18 × 7 = 49/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
36/42 = 36 × 3/42 × 3 = 108/126 - Add the two like fractions:
49/126 + 108/126 = 49 + 108/126 = 157/126 - So, 7/18 + 36/42 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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