Add 18/28 and 2/4
18/28 + 2/4 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
18/28 = 18 × 1/28 × 1 = 18/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28 - Add the two like fractions:
18/28 + 14/28 = 18 + 14/28 = 32/28 - 32/28 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 18/28 + 2/4 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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