Add 18/21 and 5/18
18/21 + 5/18 is 143/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
18/21 = 18 × 6/21 × 6 = 108/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 35/126 = 108 + 35/126 = 143/126 - So, 18/21 + 5/18 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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