Add 3/14 and 3/18
3/14 + 3/18 is 8/21.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126 - Add the two like fractions:
27/126 + 21/126 = 27 + 21/126 = 48/126 - 48/126 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 3/14 + 3/18 = 8/21
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