Add 3/4 and 3/18
3/4 + 3/18 is 11/12.
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,
3/4 = 3 × 9/4 × 9 = 27/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
27/36 + 6/36 = 27 + 6/36 = 33/36 - 33/36 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 3/4 + 3/18 = 11/12
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