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Add 1/6 and 1/18

1/6 + 1/18 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    1/6 = 1 × 3/6 × 3 = 3/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/18 + 1/18 = 3 + 1/18 = 4/18
  5. 4/18 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 1/6 + 1/18 = 2/9

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