Add 2/3 and 4/18
2/3 + 4/18 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
4/18 = 4 × 1/18 × 1 = 4/18 - Add the two like fractions:
12/18 + 4/18 = 12 + 4/18 = 16/18 - 16/18 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 2/3 + 4/18 = 8/9
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