Add 7/18 and 7/6
1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 1 1/6
7/18 + 7/6 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
7/18 = 7 × 1/18 × 1 = 7/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
7/6 = 7 × 3/6 × 3 = 21/18 - Add the two like fractions:
7/18 + 21/18 = 7 + 21/18 = 28/18 - 28/18 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 7/18 + 7/6 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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