Add 8/18 and 7/9
8/18 + 7/9 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18 - Add the two like fractions:
8/18 + 14/18 = 8 + 14/18 = 22/18 - 22/18 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 8/18 + 7/9 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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