Add 2/3 and 28/18
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 10/18
2/3 + 28/18 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
28/18 = 28 × 1/18 × 1 = 28/18 - Add the two like fractions:
12/18 + 28/18 = 12 + 28/18 = 40/18 - 40/18 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 2/3 + 28/18 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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