Add 8/18 and 6/8
8/18 + 6/8 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 54/72 = 32 + 54/72 = 86/72 - 86/72 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 8/18 + 6/8 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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