Add 5/7 and 4/18
5/7 + 4/18 is 59/63.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 18/7 × 18 = 90/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Add the two like fractions:
90/126 + 28/126 = 90 + 28/126 = 118/126 - 118/126 simplified gives 59/63
- So, 5/7 + 4/18 = 59/63
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