Add 7/9 and 12/18
7/9 + 12/18 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18 - Add the two like fractions:
14/18 + 12/18 = 14 + 12/18 = 26/18 - 26/18 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 7/9 + 12/18 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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