Add 2/18 and 28/14
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 2 0/14
2/18 + 28/14 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 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 14 × 9 = 126,
28/14 = 28 × 9/14 × 9 = 252/126 - Add the two like fractions:
14/126 + 252/126 = 14 + 252/126 = 266/126 - 266/126 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 2/18 + 28/14 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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