Add 2/18 and 4/7
2/18 + 4/7 is 43/63.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 18/7 × 18 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
14/126 + 72/126 = 14 + 72/126 = 86/126 - 86/126 simplified gives 43/63
- So, 2/18 + 4/7 = 43/63
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