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Add 7/18 and 6/9

7/18 + 6/9 is 19/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    7/18 = 7 × 1/18 × 1 = 7/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/18 + 12/18 = 7 + 12/18 = 19/18
  5. So, 7/18 + 6/9 = 19/18
    In mixed form: 11/18

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