Add 2/4 and 7/18
2/4 + 7/18 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Add the two like fractions:
18/36 + 14/36 = 18 + 14/36 = 32/36 - 32/36 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 2/4 + 7/18 = 8/9
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