Add 6/18 and 2/9
6/18 + 2/9 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
6/18 = 6 × 1/18 × 1 = 6/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18 - Add the two like fractions:
6/18 + 4/18 = 6 + 4/18 = 10/18 - 10/18 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 6/18 + 2/9 = 5/9
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