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Add 14/12 and 15/18

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 15/18

14/12 + 15/18 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   14/12 = 14 × 3/12 × 3 = 42/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   15/18 = 15 × 2/18 × 2 = 30/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/36 + 30/36 = 42 + 30/36 = 72/36
5. 72/36 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 14/12 + 15/18 = 2/1

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