Add 9/7 and 14/18
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 14/18
9/7 + 14/18 is 130/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
9/7 = 9 × 18/7 × 18 = 162/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Add the two like fractions:
162/126 + 98/126 = 162 + 98/126 = 260/126 - 260/126 simplified gives 130/63
- So, 9/7 + 14/18 = 130/63
In mixed form: 24/63
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