Add 6/18 and 7/9
6/18 + 7/9 is 10/9.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18 - Add the two like fractions:
6/18 + 14/18 = 6 + 14/18 = 20/18 - 20/18 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 6/18 + 7/9 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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