Add 8/28 and 2/18
8/28 + 2/18 is 25/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 28/252 = 72 + 28/252 = 100/252 - 100/252 simplified gives 25/63
- So, 8/28 + 2/18 = 25/63
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