Add 18/4 and 14/18
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 14/18
18/4 + 14/18 is 95/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
18/4 = 18 × 9/4 × 9 = 162/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
14/18 = 14 × 2/18 × 2 = 28/36 - Add the two like fractions:
162/36 + 28/36 = 162 + 28/36 = 190/36 - 190/36 simplified gives 95/18
- So, 18/4 + 14/18 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18
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