Add 1/18 and 16/28
1/18 + 16/28 is 79/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
1/18 = 1 × 14/18 × 14 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 144/252 = 14 + 144/252 = 158/252 - 158/252 simplified gives 79/126
- So, 1/18 + 16/28 = 79/126
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