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Add 15/7 and 5/18

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

15/7 + 5/18 is 305/126.

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,
   15/7 = 15 × 18/7 × 18 = 270/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/126 + 35/126 = 270 + 35/126 = 305/126
5. So, 15/7 + 5/18 = 305/126
   In mixed form: 253/126

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