Add 1/18 and 15/7
1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 2 1/7
1/18 + 15/7 is 277/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
15/7 = 15 × 18/7 × 18 = 270/126 - Add the two like fractions:
7/126 + 270/126 = 7 + 270/126 = 277/126 - So, 1/18 + 15/7 = 277/126
In mixed form: 225/126
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