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Add 4/18 and 2/8

4/18 + 2/8 is 17/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/72 + 18/72 = 16 + 18/72 = 34/72
  5. 34/72 simplified gives 17/36
  6. So, 4/18 + 2/8 = 17/36

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