Add 14/8 and 2/18
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2/18
14/8 + 2/18 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
126/72 + 8/72 = 126 + 8/72 = 134/72 - 134/72 simplified gives 67/36
- So, 14/8 + 2/18 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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