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Add 2/18 and 3/7

2/18 + 3/7 is 34/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 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 7 × 18 = 126,
    3/7 = 3 × 18/7 × 18 = 54/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/126 + 54/126 = 14 + 54/126 = 68/126
  5. 68/126 simplified gives 34/63
  6. So, 2/18 + 3/7 = 34/63

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