Add 8/18 and 6/14
8/18 + 6/14 is 55/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
6/14 = 6 × 9/14 × 9 = 54/126 - Add the two like fractions:
56/126 + 54/126 = 56 + 54/126 = 110/126 - 110/126 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 8/18 + 6/14 = 55/63
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