Add 2/6 and 16/18
2/6 + 16/18 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
16/18 = 16 × 1/18 × 1 = 16/18 - Add the two like fractions:
6/18 + 16/18 = 6 + 16/18 = 22/18 - 22/18 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 2/6 + 16/18 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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