Add 3/14 and 15/18
3/14 + 15/18 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Add the two like fractions:
27/126 + 105/126 = 27 + 105/126 = 132/126 - 132/126 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 3/14 + 15/18 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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