Add 7/18 and 5/7
7/18 + 5/7 is 139/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 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 7 × 18 = 126,
5/7 = 5 × 18/7 × 18 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
49/126 + 90/126 = 49 + 90/126 = 139/126 - So, 7/18 + 5/7 = 139/126
In mixed form: 113/126
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