Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 5/18 and 14/9

1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 1 5/9

5/18 + 14/9 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    5/18 = 5 × 1/18 × 1 = 5/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    14/9 = 14 × 2/9 × 2 = 28/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/18 + 28/18 = 5 + 28/18 = 33/18
  5. 33/18 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 5/18 + 14/9 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com