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Add 1/18 and 6/7

1/18 + 6/7 is 115/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    6/7 = 6 × 18/7 × 18 = 108/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/126 + 108/126 = 7 + 108/126 = 115/126
  5. So, 1/18 + 6/7 = 115/126

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