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Add 14/7 and 5/18

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 5/18

14/7 + 5/18 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    14/7 = 14 × 18/7 × 18 = 252/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/126 + 35/126 = 252 + 35/126 = 287/126
  5. 287/126 simplified gives 41/18
  6. So, 14/7 + 5/18 = 41/18
    In mixed form: 25/18

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