Add 28/7 and 2/18, Solve 4 0/7 + 2/18 as a fraction

Add 28/7 and 2/18

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 2/18

28/7 + 2/18 is 37/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
28/7 = 28 × 18/7 × 18 = 504/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
Add the two like fractions:
504/126 + 14/126 = 504 + 14/126 = 518/126
518/126 simplified gives 37/9
So, 28/7 + 2/18 = 37/9
In mixed form: 41/9

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