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Add 1/18 and 8/6

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 2/6

1/18 + 8/6 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    8/6 = 8 × 3/6 × 3 = 24/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/18 + 24/18 = 1 + 24/18 = 25/18
  5. So, 1/18 + 8/6 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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