Add 8/6 and 18/28
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 18/28
8/6 + 18/28 is 83/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
8/6 = 8 × 14/6 × 14 = 112/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84 - Add the two like fractions:
112/84 + 54/84 = 112 + 54/84 = 166/84 - 166/84 simplified gives 83/42
- So, 8/6 + 18/28 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42
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