181+61=
To solve this problem, we need to add the fractions and :
Step 1: Find the least common denominator
The denominators are 18 and 6. The least common multiple of 18 and 6 is 18.
Step 2: Convert each fraction to have the least common denominator
The fraction already has the denominator 18, so it remains .
To convert to a fraction with denominator 18, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3: .
Step 3: Add the converted fractions
Now that both fractions have the same denominator, add them:
.
Step 4: Simplify the resulting fraction
can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2:
.
Therefore, the sum of and is .