Add 6/28 and 16/18
6/28 + 16/18 is 139/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
16/18 = 16 × 14/18 × 14 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
54/252 + 224/252 = 54 + 224/252 = 278/252 - 278/252 simplified gives 139/126
- So, 6/28 + 16/18 = 139/126
In mixed form: 113/126
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