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Add 18/14 and 15/3

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 5 0/3

18/14 + 15/3 is 44/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    18/14 = 18 × 3/14 × 3 = 54/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    15/3 = 15 × 14/3 × 14 = 210/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/42 + 210/42 = 54 + 210/42 = 264/42
  5. 264/42 simplified gives 44/7
  6. So, 18/14 + 15/3 = 44/7
    In mixed form: 62/7

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