Add 2/9 and 18/14
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 4/14
2/9 + 18/14 is 95/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126 - Add the two like fractions:
28/126 + 162/126 = 28 + 162/126 = 190/126 - 190/126 simplified gives 95/63
- So, 2/9 + 18/14 = 95/63
In mixed form: 132/63
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