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Add 3/14 and 18/9

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 2 0/9

3/14 + 18/9 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    18/9 = 18 × 14/9 × 14 = 252/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/126 + 252/126 = 27 + 252/126 = 279/126
  5. 279/126 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 3/14 + 18/9 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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