Add 3/18 and 2/3
3/18 + 2/3 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Add the two like fractions:
3/18 + 12/18 = 3 + 12/18 = 15/18 - 15/18 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 3/18 + 2/3 = 5/6
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