Question

1 over 3 + -5 over 6 + 1 over 18
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Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18

For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,

3

6

=

3 × 3

6 × 3

=

9

18

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,

9

18

=

9 × 1

18 × 1

=

9

18

Add the two like fractions:

9

18

+

9

18

=

9 + 9

18

=

18

18

18/18 simplified gives

1

1

So, 3/6 + 9/18 = 1/1