Add 2/18 and 4/8
2/18 + 4/8 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
8/72 + 36/72 = 8 + 36/72 = 44/72 - 44/72 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 2/18 + 4/8 = 11/18
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