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Add 2/18 and 15/14

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 1/14

2/18 + 15/14 is 149/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    15/14 = 15 × 9/14 × 9 = 135/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/126 + 135/126 = 14 + 135/126 = 149/126
  5. So, 2/18 + 15/14 = 149/126
    In mixed form: 123/126

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