Add 7/18 and 5/14
7/18 + 5/14 is 47/63.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 7/18 × 7 = 49/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
49/126 + 45/126 = 49 + 45/126 = 94/126 - 94/126 simplified gives 47/63
- So, 7/18 + 5/14 = 47/63
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