Add 8/18 and 6/28
8/18 + 6/28 is 83/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
8/18 = 8 × 14/18 × 14 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
112/252 + 54/252 = 112 + 54/252 = 166/252 - 166/252 simplified gives 83/126
- So, 8/18 + 6/28 = 83/126
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