Add 14/18 and 4/7
14/18 + 4/7 is 85/63.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
4/7 = 4 × 18/7 × 18 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
98/126 + 72/126 = 98 + 72/126 = 170/126 - 170/126 simplified gives 85/63
- So, 14/18 + 4/7 = 85/63
In mixed form: 122/63
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