Add 15/14 and 3/18, Solve 1 1/14 + 3/18 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 3/18

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 3/18

15/14 + 3/18 is 26/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
15/14 = 15 × 9/14 × 9 = 135/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
Add the two like fractions:
135/126 + 21/126 = 135 + 21/126 = 156/126
156/126 simplified gives 26/21
So, 15/14 + 3/18 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21

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