Add 2/18 and 16/28
2/18 + 16/28 is 43/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 144/252 = 28 + 144/252 = 172/252 - 172/252 simplified gives 43/63
- So, 2/18 + 16/28 = 43/63
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