Add 2/18 and 5/9
2/18 + 5/9 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
5/9 = 5 × 2/9 × 2 = 10/18 - Add the two like fractions:
2/18 + 10/18 = 2 + 10/18 = 12/18 - 12/18 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 2/18 + 5/9 = 2/3
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