Add 2/9 and 2/18
2/9 + 2/18 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18 - Add the two like fractions:
4/18 + 2/18 = 4 + 2/18 = 6/18 - 6/18 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 2/9 + 2/18 = 1/3
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