Q. Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.67+181Answer:
Identify Common Denominator: Identify a common denominator for the fractions67 and 181. The least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 18 is 18, so we will use 18 as the common denominator.
Convert 67 to Equivalent Fraction: Convert the fraction 67 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 18. To do this, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 3. (67)×(33)=1821
Add Fractions with Common Denominator: The fraction 181 already has the common denominator, so no conversion is needed.
Simplify Fraction: Add the two fractions with the common denominator.(1821)+(181)=1821+1=1822
Simplify Fraction: Add the two fractions with the common denominator.(1821)+(181)=1821+1=1822 Simplify the fraction 1822 if possible.Both the numerator and the denominator are divisible by 2.(1822)÷(22)=911