Add 2/18 and 12/7
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 5/7
2/18 + 12/7 is 115/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
12/7 = 12 × 18/7 × 18 = 216/126 - Add the two like fractions:
14/126 + 216/126 = 14 + 216/126 = 230/126 - 230/126 simplified gives 115/63
- So, 2/18 + 12/7 = 115/63
In mixed form: 152/63
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