Add 5/18 and 6/28
5/18 + 6/28 is 31/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
70/252 + 54/252 = 70 + 54/252 = 124/252 - 124/252 simplified gives 31/63
- So, 5/18 + 6/28 = 31/63
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