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Add 14/4 and 1/18

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1/18

14/4 + 1/18 is 32/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    1/18 = 1 × 2/18 × 2 = 2/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/36 + 2/36 = 126 + 2/36 = 128/36
  5. 128/36 simplified gives 32/9
  6. So, 14/4 + 1/18 = 32/9
    In mixed form: 35/9

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