Add 6/14 and 18/28
6/14 + 18/28 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
6/14 = 6 × 2/14 × 2 = 12/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
18/28 = 18 × 1/28 × 1 = 18/28 - Add the two like fractions:
12/28 + 18/28 = 12 + 18/28 = 30/28 - 30/28 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 6/14 + 18/28 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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