Add 9/18 and 12/14
9/18 + 12/14 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
9/18 = 9 × 7/18 × 7 = 63/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126 - Add the two like fractions:
63/126 + 108/126 = 63 + 108/126 = 171/126 - 171/126 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 9/18 + 12/14 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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