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Add 10/14 and 5/18

10/14 + 5/18 is 125/126.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/126 + 35/126 = 90 + 35/126 = 125/126
  5. So, 10/14 + 5/18 = 125/126

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