Add 18/10 and 6/14, Solve 1 8/10 + 6/14 as a fraction

Add 18/10 and 6/14

1^st number: 1 8/10, 2^nd number: 6/14

18/10 + 6/14 is 78/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70
Add the two like fractions:
126/70 + 30/70 = 126 + 30/70 = 156/70
156/70 simplified gives 78/35
So, 18/10 + 6/14 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35

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