Add 6/4 and 1/18
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1/18
6/4 + 1/18 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
1/18 = 1 × 2/18 × 2 = 2/36 - Add the two like fractions:
54/36 + 2/36 = 54 + 2/36 = 56/36 - 56/36 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 6/4 + 1/18 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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