Add 10/18 and 4/14, Solve 10/18 + 4/14 as a fraction

Add 10/18 and 4/14

10/18 + 4/14 is 53/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126
Add the two like fractions:
70/126 + 36/126 = 70 + 36/126 = 106/126
106/126 simplified gives 53/63
So, 10/18 + 4/14 = 53/63

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