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Add 14/8 and 5/18

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 5/18

14/8 + 5/18 is 73/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/72 + 20/72 = 126 + 20/72 = 146/72
  5. 146/72 simplified gives 73/36
  6. So, 14/8 + 5/18 = 73/36
    In mixed form: 21/36

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