Add 6/18 and 12/14
6/18 + 12/14 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126 - Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 108/126 = 42 + 108/126 = 150/126 - 150/126 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 6/18 + 12/14 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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