Add 8/42 and 15/18
8/42 + 15/18 is 43/42.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Add the two like fractions:
24/126 + 105/126 = 24 + 105/126 = 129/126 - 129/126 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 8/42 + 15/18 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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