Add 14/18 and 8/14
14/18 + 8/14 is 85/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
98/126 + 72/126 = 98 + 72/126 = 170/126 - 170/126 simplified gives 85/63
- So, 14/18 + 8/14 = 85/63
In mixed form: 122/63
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