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Add 8/18 and 9/42

8/18 + 9/42 is 83/126.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    9/42 = 9 × 3/42 × 3 = 27/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/126 + 27/126 = 56 + 27/126 = 83/126
  5. So, 8/18 + 9/42 = 83/126

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