Add 3/7 and 2/18
3/7 + 2/18 is 34/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/7 = 3 × 18/7 × 18 = 54/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Add the two like fractions:
54/126 + 14/126 = 54 + 14/126 = 68/126 - 68/126 simplified gives 34/63
- So, 3/7 + 2/18 = 34/63
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