Add 14/28 and 4/18
14/28 + 4/18 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
14/28 = 14 × 9/28 × 9 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
4/18 = 4 × 14/18 × 14 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 56/252 = 126 + 56/252 = 182/252 - 182/252 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 14/28 + 4/18 = 13/18
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