Add 6/18 and 18/14
1st number: 6/18, 2nd number: 1 4/14
6/18 + 18/14 is 34/21.
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,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126 - Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 162/126 = 42 + 162/126 = 204/126 - 204/126 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 6/18 + 18/14 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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