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Add 15/14 and 28/18

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 1 10/18

15/14 + 28/18 is 331/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    15/14 = 15 × 9/14 × 9 = 135/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    28/18 = 28 × 7/18 × 7 = 196/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/126 + 196/126 = 135 + 196/126 = 331/126
  5. So, 15/14 + 28/18 = 331/126
    In mixed form: 279/126

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