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