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Add 7/18 and 9/42

7/18 + 9/42 is 38/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    7/18 = 7 × 7/18 × 7 = 49/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    9/42 = 9 × 3/42 × 3 = 27/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/126 + 27/126 = 49 + 27/126 = 76/126
  5. 76/126 simplified gives 38/63
  6. So, 7/18 + 9/42 = 38/63

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