Add 18/6 and 8/28
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 8/28
18/6 + 8/28 is 23/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
18/6 = 18 × 14/6 × 14 = 252/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Add the two like fractions:
252/84 + 24/84 = 252 + 24/84 = 276/84 - 276/84 simplified gives 23/7
- So, 18/6 + 8/28 = 23/7
In mixed form: 32/7
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