Add 14/7 and 15/18, Solve 2 0/7 + 15/18 as a fraction

Add 14/7 and 15/18

1^st number: 2 0/7, 2^nd number: 15/18

14/7 + 15/18 is 17/6.

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,
14/7 = 14 × 18/7 × 18 = 252/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126
Add the two like fractions:
252/126 + 105/126 = 252 + 105/126 = 357/126
357/126 simplified gives 17/6
So, 14/7 + 15/18 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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