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Add 4/18 and 15/7

1st number: 4/18, 2nd number: 2 1/7

4/18 + 15/7 is 149/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    15/7 = 15 × 18/7 × 18 = 270/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/126 + 270/126 = 28 + 270/126 = 298/126
  5. 298/126 simplified gives 149/63
  6. So, 4/18 + 15/7 = 149/63
    In mixed form: 223/63

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